Clinical trials: Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy
Erectile Dysfunction
Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave for Erectile Disfunction
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction occurs in a high percentage of patients today, showing not only an association with various pathologies but also frequent refractoriness to conventional pharmacological treatment options such as…
- Trial name
- NCT03237143
- Volunteers
- 710 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Group
Coccydynia, Coccygodynia
Shock Wave Therapy Versus High-Intensity Laser Therapy for Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
This study compares shock wave therapy with high-intensity laser therapy for tailbone pain, also called coccydynia. It includes adults aged 18 to 65 years who have had tailbone pain for at least 3 months and continue to have…
- Trial name
- NCT07898514
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, High-Intensity Laser Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Ahmet Sümen
Piriformis Syndrome, Corticosteroid Injection
Effect of Ultrasound-guided Piriformis Muscle Corticosteroid Injection Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Control Trial
In this study, the investigators aim to compare the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy with ultrasound-guided piriformis coticosteroid injection in treatment of PS.
- Conditions
- Piriformis Syndrome, Corticosteroid Injection, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT04684537
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), Ultrasound-guided piriformis steroid injection
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
There is still limited number of studies in the literature provides insufficient evidence to support the use of ESWT in the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy and the contribution of a placebo effect to the shock…
- Trial name
- NCT03683641
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Dysmenorrhea Primary, Pain, Menstrual
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common female disease during menstruating. Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is an effective treatment, there are concerns about side effects.
- Trial name
- NCT03121170
- Testing
- extracorporeal shock wave therapy, hot compress paste
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Ruirui Xing
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Immediate Effects of Shock Wave Therapy With Stretching or Isometric Contraction on Upper Trapezius
Excessive use of smart devices and prolonged sitting posture in modern daily life can lead to potential hypertonicity and functional impairment of the upper trapezius even in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- rESWT (NCT07609173)
- Testing
- Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Stretching, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Isometric Contraction
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sahmyook University
Erectile Dysfunction
6 vs 12 Sessions in Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (LI-ESWT) for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
The present study aims to identify and compare the efficacy and safety of two different session frequency protocols (once vs twice per week) of low intensity extracorporeal shockwave treatment (LI-ESWT) using Aries ED device, in…
- Trial name
- NCT03089307
- Testing
- Dornier Aries- ED device
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for the Study of Urological Diseases, Greece
Low Back Pain
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
This study tests the hypothesis that radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in combination with the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Celecoxib and the antispasmodic drug Eperisone (hereafter, "C-E drug therapy") is…
- Trial name
- NCT03337607
- Testing
- rESWT, Celecoxib, Eperisone
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
Lymphedema of Upper Limb
Different Level of ECSWT in Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
to investigate the effectiveness of different dosages of ECSW in the treatment of post mastectomy lymphedema volume and quality of life (Qol)
- Trial name
- NCT06278298
- Testing
- Shockwave, CDT
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Tendinopathy
ESWT vs Cryo-US Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: One Year Follow up Study
Chronic lateral epicondylitis is usually managed conservatively. The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized, controlled study is to compare the clinical therapeutic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in…
- Trial name
- NCT02371902
- Testing
- MODULITH® SLK, STORZ MEDICAL AG, Switzerland, Cryoultrasound™, Medisport S.r.l., Italy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Trigger Finger
ESWT vs Orthosis in Trigger Finger
Recently, two works have proposed the application of Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of trigger finger. Yildirim and colleagues (2016) compared shock waves with corticosteroid infiltration.
- Trial name
- SWinTF (NCT06737601)
- Testing
- shock waves
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari
Plantar Fasciitis
Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy of Gastrosoleus Trigger Points in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This study will be performed in the purpose of determination the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy of gastrosoleus trigger points in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01786057
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy 1, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy 2
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
Comparison of the Efficacy of Shock Wave Therapy and Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and low-intensity laser therapy on pain, functionality, plantar fascia thickness and balance in patients with plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT06846931
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Low Intensity Laser, EXERCİSE
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Erectile Dysfunction
Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction: Standardisation of Treatment Protocol
The present study aims to identify the efficacy saturation effect of low intensity extracorporeal shockwave treatment (LI-ESWT) using Aries ED device in men with mild-moderate and severe vasculogenic ED, who have previously…
- Trial name
- NCT03089294
- Testing
- Aries ED device
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for the Study of Urological Diseases, Greece
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Dry Needling vs ESWT in Lateral Epicondylitis
This randomized single-blind controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dry needling and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07550322
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided dry needling, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparison of the Effects of Trigger Point Ischemic Compression Massage and Focused Extracorporeal Shoch Wave Therapy of the Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
To compare the effects of Trigger Point Ischaemic Compression Massage (TPICM) and Focused Extracarporeal Shock Wave Therapy (focused ESWT) on pain level, muscle strength, Joint range of motion, functionality and quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT06568796
- Testing
- randomize controlled study
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy With Two Different Dosing Regimens for Chronic Low Back Pain
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of two different dosing regimens of focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy (F-ESWT) in patients diagnosed with chronic mechanical low back pain.
- Trial name
- ESWT-LBP (NCT07646132)
- Testing
- Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (F-ESWT)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Armando Tonatiuh Avila Garcia
Low Back Pain, Hamstring Tightness
Comparison of Shockwave Therapy and Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Balance in Hamstring Tightness
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the short- and long-term effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and exercise therapy on pain, flexibility, and balance in individuals with low back pain associated…
- Trial name
- NCT07065851
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Erectile Dysfunction
Effect of Repeating Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (LI-ESWT) for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
The present study evaluates the efficacy and safety of repetitive treatments of Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (LI-ESWT) using Aries ED device in men with mild-moderate and severe vasculogenic ED, who have…
- Trial name
- NCT03089372
- Testing
- ARIES-ED device
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for the Study of Urological Diseases, Greece
Refractory Angina Pectoris
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease
Low intensity shockwaves have been proven in animal studies to induce local growth of new blood vessels from existing ones. The hypothesis of this study is that shockwave therapy could improve the symptoms of patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01241968
- Testing
- Cardiac Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy generator (Cardiospec)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medispec