The Effect of Barefoot Walking Plantar Chronic Heel Pain (NCT03677167) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Barefoot Walking Plantar Chronic Heel Pain
Israel52 participantsStarted 2018-08-29
Plain-language summary
Many patients suffer from chronic heel pain, and studies have not yet found the most appropriate treatment. There are some researchers who claim that the pain is caused by weakness in the muscles of the foot, which causes increased pressure in the heel. In walking, the muscles of the foot are activated and strengthened. No research has yet been done on whether walking (barefoot or with shoes) on a treadmill reduces pain in the heel and improves function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Local pain in the heel that lasts more than 12 weeks,
* pain in the first steps in the morning
* Pain that disappears in situations of weightlessness
* Ability to walk on a moving track.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pain in proximal areas along the leg or lower back pain that can radiate to the heel
* Sensory disorders for various reasons
* Tumors, fractures, previous operations in the lower extremities
* Irritable cardiovascular problems
* Balance problems and dizziness.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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change in results of sf-36 scale from baseline to 4 weeks of intervention and 8 weeks
Timeframe: before intervention, after 4 weeks of intervention, after 4 weeks from the end of intervention (i.e. baseline to 4 weeks of intervention and 8 weeks)