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NCT Number: NCT06138236

Plantar Fascitiis: Comparison of ESWT and Collagen Hydrolyzed Peptides

Patients suffering from Plantar Fasciitis were randomized into three groups:

the first group underwent infiltration of Collagen Hydrolyzed Peptides, the second one underwent the ESWT treatment, the third one underwent a combination of the two treatments.

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Key information

Conditions

Plantar Fascitis

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Angela Notarnicola

Bari, 70124, Italy

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Angela Notarnicola

CONTACT

[email protected]

0805592938

About this study

Patients suffering from Plantar Fasciitis were randomized into three groups:

the first group underwent infiltration of Collagen Hydrolyzed Peptides, the second one underwent the ESWT treatment, the third one underwent a combination of the two treatments.

Aim of the study was to consider any difference in the outcome of the three groups of patients. The NRS and the AFAS score were considered for the outcome measurement.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Plantar fascitiis Aged between 18 and 80 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous surgery of the foot
  • Contraindications to ESWT

Treatment and study plan

Collagen hydrolyzed peptides

Drug

infiltration near the heal spur of 2ml of Arthrys

Other names: ESWT

Primary outcomes

  1. VAS (Visuoanalogic scale)

    Time frame: Between recruitment and 30 days

    Visuoanalogic Scale during walking. Range 0 (No pain) -10 (maximum pain)

  2. AFAS (American Foot and Ankle Score) is the American Foot and Ankle Scale

    Time frame: Between Recruitment and 15 days

    It is a measurement of active ROM and deambulation of the patient. Range 0 (no function) -100 (perfect function)

  3. AFAS is American Foot and Ankle Scale

    Time frame: Between Recruitment and 30 days

    It is a measurement of active ROM and deambulation of the patient (Range 0-100)

  4. AFAS is American Foot and Ankle Scale

    Time frame: Between Recruitment and 60 days

    It is a measurement of active ROM and deambulation of the patient (Range 0-100)

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Silvana DE GIORGI, PI

CONTACT

[email protected]

3389821930

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of ESWT and Collagen Hydrolyzed Peptides in the Treatment of Plantar Fascitiis

Acronym: PFESWTCP

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 18, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 8, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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