Testing a new herbal patch for treating plantar fasciitis

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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a novel herbal patch designed to alleviate symptoms of plantar fasciitis, a common and painful tendon overuse disorder. Participants aged 18 to 65 with heel pain lasting more than six weeks will be enrolled in a single-blind randomized controlled trial. The study aims to assess pain relief and functional improvement in patients using the herbal patch compared to a control. The trial will monitor outcomes using a visual analog scale (VAS) to measure pain levels.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female with age 18-70
* Unilateral
* Heel pain for more than 6 weeks' duration
* VAS score ≥ 5
* Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known chronic disease or receiving long-term medications affecting bone metabolism including BPs
* Contraindication to alendronate therapy such as poor dental fitness
* ACL injury less than 6 weeks
* Injury on duty cases
* Patients who have undergone arthroscopy or open surgery in the index knee in the last 12 months
* Other associated injuries (fractures and other ligament involvement such as neurovascular bundles injury)
* Chondral lesion with concomitant intervention
* Presence of X-ray features of osteoarthritis including decrease in joint space, presence of osteophytes and subchondral cysts
* Neurological deficit
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Inability to give informed consent

Where it's running

• Prince of Wales Hospital
  Shatin, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Patrick Shu-hang YUNG
• Email: patrickyung@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: +852 3505 2728

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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.