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Shock wave vs vibration: which soothes heel pain best?

NCT ID NCT07463794

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain: shock wave therapy and whole body vibration. Sixty adults with heel pain for at least 4 weeks were randomly assigned to one of the treatments. The goal was to see which better reduces pain and improves foot function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and whole body vibration therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that vibration therapy is a good alternative to shock wave therapy for reducing heel pain and improving foot function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither treatment is a cure—they aim to ease symptoms temporarily.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Clinically diagnosed plantar fasciitis * Heel pain lasting at least 4 weeks * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of inflammatory rheumatic diseases * Previous foot or ankle surgery * Major trauma to the foot or ankle * Neurological or vascular disorders of the lower extremities * Pregnancy or lactation * Corticosteroid injection to the foot within the last 3 months * Physical therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, or whole body vibration therapy within the last 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heel spur plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Calcaneal spur Plantar fasciitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34245, Turkey (Türkiye)

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