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NCT02373618 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
A NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 108
- Enrollment target
NCT02373618 is a NA study that has completed, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 108 participants.
The verdict
NCT02373618, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 108 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare patient outcomes following treatment of plantar fasciitis with conventional physical therapy (stretching, strengthening, ultrasound, manual therapy, and cryotherapy) and conventional physical therapy plus dry needling. Physical therapists commonly use conventional physical therapy techniques and dry needling to treat plantar fasciitis, and this study is attempting to find out if the addition of dry needling to conventional physical therapy is more effective than conventional physical therapy alone.
Interventions
- OTHER Conventional PT
- OTHER DN and conventional PT
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 108 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-05-17 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02373618
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02373618 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 108 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Conventional PT is the first listed.
NCT02373618 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02373618 about?
NCT02373618 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis". The purpose of this research is to compare patient outcomes following treatment of plantar fasciitis with conventional physical therapy (stretching, strengthening, ultrasound, manual therapy, and cryotherapy) and conventional physical therapy plus dry needling. Physical therapists commonly use conve...
What is the current status of trial NCT02373618?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 108 participants. The study started on 2015-12. Estimated completion is 2017-05-17.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02373618?
The interventions under investigation include: Conventional PT (OTHER), DN and conventional PT (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02373618?
This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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