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Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis RCT
NCT04332471 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Inflammation of the plantar fascia is known as plantar fasciitis and is commonly seen in active or overweight individuals. It can be treated via conservative or surgical therapies. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy has shown promise in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Several studies have compared the effects of different types of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (radial and focused) with other forms of conservative treatment in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. No study has yet compared the effect of radial vs. focused shockwave therapy on pain in this population.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Radial shockwave therapy
- PROCEDURE Focused shockwave therapy
- DEVICE Shockwave therapy device
- OTHER Home therapy
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Hospital for Special Surgery — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 114 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04332471
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04332471 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 114 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 141 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Plantar Fascitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Radial shockwave therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04332471 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04332471 about?
NCT04332471 is a clinical study titled "Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis RCT". Inflammation of the plantar fascia is known as plantar fasciitis and is commonly seen in active or overweight individuals. It can be treated via conservative or surgical therapies. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy has shown promise in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Several studies have compared...
What is the current status of trial NCT04332471?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 114 participants. The study started on 2020-06-01. Estimated completion is 2026-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04332471 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Plantar Fascitis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04332471?
The interventions under investigation include: Radial shockwave therapy (PROCEDURE), Focused shockwave therapy (PROCEDURE), Shockwave therapy device (DEVICE), Home therapy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04332471?
This trial is sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 141 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04332471 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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