CompletedNot Applicable

Treating Heel Pain in Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Hard Versus Soft Orthotics

44 participantsStarted 2003-01

Plain-language summary

Objectives: This study compared the effectiveness of soft versus hard orthotics in treating heel pain and plantar fasciitis in adults. It also compared the level of function after orthotic use, cost and number of visits for orthotics and explored if age was a factor in orthotic effectiveness.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * sample of convenience from the hospital and private clinic. The participants had heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Participants could describe and report changes in their pain Exclusion Criteria: * Those excluded were non-ambulatory (unable to walk greater than 25 meters) orchid spasticity due to a neurological disorder. Others excluded were non-communicative, had cognitive impairment or were unable to complete a questionnaire.

What they're measuring

Brief Pain Inventory: a sub-scale from this measurement tool measuring pain intensity. Change in pain intensity is being assessed using this measurement tool pre and post treatment.

Timeframe: This questionnaire was administered on the initial visit and then 6 weeks after orthotics were provided.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04380285

SponsorDeborah Seligman, MSc., B.Sc.O.T.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2005-08

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