Comparing Steroid Injections and Platelet Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2019-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
In cases of Plantar Fasciitis not responding to conservative management, minimally invasive
techniques may be used. These include platelet rich plasma injections and corticosteroid
injections. Corticosteroids have long been used for symptomatic relief. However there are
growth factors present in PRP injections that contribute to the healing of the pathology, and
not just symptom control.
A single blind, prospective, randomized, comparative, control study will be performed. The
study population consists of a total of 80 participants. They will be randomly assigned to
receive either a corticosteroid injection, or a platelet rich plasma injection. Data will be
collected through questionnaires and ultrasound findings. Patients will have a follow up at
3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks after they receive their injection.