CompletedPhase 1

Recovery From Plantar Heel Pain Using the Fascial Distortion Model a Pilot Study

United States33 participantsStarted 2018-03-01

Plain-language summary

To assess feasibility and determine preliminary efficacy of Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) for plantar heel pain (PHP) in a pilot study. The FDM is a hands on direct technique that is non-invasive and has been shown in preliminary studies to be effective in treating musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. Study participants will be Active Duty Service Members (SM) in the Fort Gordon catchment area.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Active duty military service members * Ages of 18 to 65 with self-reported heal pain for 30 or more days * Clinical diagnosis of Plantar heel pain Exclusion Criteria: * history of aneurysm * bleeding disorders * active cancer * phlebitis * thromboembolism * foot site contraindications (infection, open wound, hematoma, or edema) * planned deployment within the four months post-screening * medical condition that would preclude study participation * pain that would interfere with foot pain reporting.

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?

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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

Foot pain subscale of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1 week to 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04571073

SponsorEisenhower Army Medical Center

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-02-28

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