Adding sural nerve pulsed radiofrequency to posterior tibial nerve PRF for chronic heel pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational, retrospective comparison of patients who received pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) to the posterior tibial nerve alone versus those who also received PRF to the sural nerve as part of routine care. Outcomes include pain measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and function measured by the AOFAS hindfoot score at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment. Patients were not randomized and received treatments based on clinical judgment, with data collected from clinic records. The analysis will compare changes in pain and function between the two groups over the follow-up period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Ayse Betul Acar
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.