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NCT Number: NCT05467631

Topical Phytoterpenes for Plantar Fasciitis

Randomized controlled trial of mixture of essential oils containing tea tree oil, rosemary, clove, pepper, in a formulation with skin permeation enhancers including limonene for the treatment of plantar fasciitis in adult men and women. Forty-two patients will be randomized to receive twice daily topical application of the treatment formulation or plain tea tree oil as a control. Analog pain scores will be assessed at the start of treatment and at two weeks. Analysis will be by student's T-test.

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Key information

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis Fasciitis Fasciitis, Plantar Foot Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Center for Biomedical Research,Inc.

Boise, Idaho, 83706, United States

About this study

Randomized controlled trial of mixture of essential oils containing tea tree oil, rosemary, clove, pepper, in a formulation with skin permeation enhancers including limonene for the treatment of plantar fasciitis in adult men and women. Forty-two patients will be randomized to receive twice daily topical application of the treatment formulation or plain tea tree oil as a control. Analog pain scores will be assessed at the start of treatment and at two weeks. Analysis will be by student's T-test. Primary outcome measure will be the difference in pain score between baseline score and pain score at 2 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Plantar fasciitis diagnosed by a medical practitioner and at least 3 months in duration

Exclusion criteria

  • Age under 18 years, any history of diabetes, history of foot surgery

Treatment and study plan

Topical oil application

Other

Topical Comparison

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Pain Score Between Baseline and 2 Weeks

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Patients will be asked to rate pain on a 1-10 analog scale at the start of the study and at 2 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Center for Biomedical Research, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Topical Phytoterpene Mixture for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Adults

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jul 20, 2022
Registry last updated
Jul 6, 2023

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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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