Pulsed radiofrequency: Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency applied to the posterior tibial nerve, with or without additional application to the sural nerve.
Study summary
This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment applied to the posterior tibial nerve alone versus PRF applied to both the posterior tibial and sural nerves in patients with chronic plantar heel pain. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot score at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
Age between 18 and 65 years
Presence of chronic plantar heel pain
Baseline VAS score \>5
Exclusion Criteria:
History of foot fracture or tumor
Pregnancy
Coagulopathy or use of antiplatelet therapy
Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent
Primary outcome measure(s)
VAS — Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-procedure Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a simple tool used in clinical trials to measure pain intensity. Patients rate their pain on a scale, typically from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). It provides a quick, quantitative assessment of subjective pain and is commonly used to evaluate treatment effectiveness before and after intervention.Change in pain intensity assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Ayse Betul Acar
Ankara
Turkey (Türkiye)
Recruiting
More Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital trials in Turkey
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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