Effects of PIR With and Without Dry Needling on Heel Pain (NCT06074640) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of PIR With and Without Dry Needling on Heel Pain
Pakistan42 participantsStarted 2023-10-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this research will be to determine the effects of Post Isometric relaxation exercises with and without dry needling of triceps surae MTrPs on heel pain, ankle ROM and foot function in chronic heel pain patients. The sample size calculated for this study was 42. The subjects will be divided in two groups, 21 subjects in PIR with dry needling group and 21 in PIR without dry needling group. Study duration will be of 6 months. Sampling technique applied will be non probability convenience sampling technique. Only patients who are 20 - 40 years old, have NPRS score of heel pain above 3 and have MTrPs in any of the triceps surae muscle on initial inspection are included. Tools used in the study are Goniometer, NPRS scale and Foot function Index. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 23.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 20 to 40 yrs
* Both Genders (Males and Females)
* Clinical diagnosis of plantar heel pain in accordance with ICFDH
* Primary c/o unilateral heel pain on the inferomedial surface
* Pain elicited with first steps after waking
* Pain worsens on prolonged weight bearing or inactivity.
* Complaint of Heel Pain ≥ 6 month (Chronic)
* NPRS score of heel pain between scores above 3
* Ankle dorsiflexion less than 10° with extended knee or less than 20° with flexed knee.
* Presence of MTrPs in any of the triceps surae muscle (Gastrocnemius, soleus) on initial inspection
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with bilateral heel pain (may be systemic)
* Heel pain with absence of trigger points in Triceps surae complex.
* Participants diagnosed with serious causes of heel pain. (Ankle/foot fractures, Tumors etc)
* Secondary causes of heel pain(Congenital deformity, systemic inflammatory, vascular or neurological disorders etc)
* History of treatment for heel pain in the past 4 weeks
* Persons contraindicated for Acupuncture/Dry Needling
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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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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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