Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2026-03-26 @ 3:17 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-26 @ 3:17 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07471035
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female aged between 18 and 70 years. Diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciopathy with symptoms persisting for more than 6 months.
Presence of plantar fascia (PF) thickness \> 4.0 mm, confirmed by high-resolution ultrasound.
Clinical history of localized pain at the medial calcaneal tubercle, specifically upon first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest.
Failure of previous conservative treatments (e.g., stretching, orthotics, or medication).
Ability to follow the High-Load Strength Training (HLST) exercise protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous treatment with shockwave therapy or corticosteroid injections in the affected foot within the last 6 months.
Previous surgery for plantar heel pain.
Presence of systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Pregnancy.
Coagulopathies or use of anticoagulant medication.
Local infection or presence of skin lesions at the application site.
Known or suspected malignancy in the treatment area.
Presence of neurological conditions or peripheral neuropathy (e.g., tarsal tunnel syndrome).
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
70 Years
Study:
NCT07471035
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07471035