CompletedNot Applicable

Hamstring Stretching in Plantar Fasciitis

Pakistan64 participantsStarted 2022-02-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of Hamstring stretching versus conventional treatment for plantar fasciitis. A randomized control trial was conducted at Cena Medical Center Rawalpindi and Midland Doctors Institute Muzaffarabaad. The sample size was 64 calculated through open-epi tool. The participants were divided into two groups, interventional and control group each having 32 participants. The study duration was 1 year. Sampling technique applied was Purposive sampling for recruitment and group randomization using flip coin method. Only 25to 45 years participants with plantar fasciitis along with hamstring tightness were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Goniometer, Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) for pain, and Functional Foot Index (FFI) for pain and disability. Data was collected before treatment at baseline and after 1st and 2nd week of the application of interventions. Data analyzed through SPSS version 25.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Both Genders
. 25 to 45 years of age
. Participants having heel pain for more than one month.
. Participants having Windlass positive test.
. Participants having hamstring tightness.
. sit and reach test positive.
. Bilateral plantar fasciitis.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: upto 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06139822

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

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