Effect of Iontophoresis vs. Ultrasound in Plantar Fasciitis". Plantar Fasciitis"
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-10-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of plantar fascia.The main symptom of plantar fasciitis
manifests itself as localized pain in the inner area of the foot and increases in intensity
after long periods of standing or resting. Its etiology is multifactorial and risk factors
include overweight, female gender, physical exercise (impact sports), biomechanical
imbalances of the foot and possible dysfunction of the functional twin-ankle-plantar
system.Generally speaking, conservative measures are recommended as initial treatment for
plantar fasciitis, and in situations where these are ineffective, corticosteroids are
sometimes administered. At the local level, the route of administration can be by
infiltration or iontophoresis.Iontophoresis consists of administering a drug through the skin
by applying an electric current locally. This technique can be considered as a safe and
effective method within the SLTF (Transcutaneous Drug Delivery Systems). It consists of
introducing ions through the skin by means of electricity using a direct current, with an
electrode carrying a positive charge (anode) and a negative charge (cathode). Its
administration is produced thanks to the repulsive force to carry the compound through the
skin by means of galvanic current.
This study aims to assess whether treatment with iontophoresis in subjects with plantar
fasciitis can show a more positive evolution in pain after a 6-week treatment period
(treatment frequency: 1 time per week) versus ultrasound (3 times per week) for 6 weeks.