Comparing Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization With Positional Release Technique for Plan… (NCT07070245) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization With Positional Release Technique for Plantar Fasciitis Pain and Range of Motion
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-06-22
Plain-language summary
Chronic plantar fasciitis (CPF) is the most common cause of chronic heel pain in adults, affecting both young active patients and older, more sedentary individuals. It results from chronic overload of the plantar fascia. This overload may be due to overuse, as seen in runners and military personnel, or due to excessive loading in individuals with obesity (body mass index \>30), sedentary lifestyles, or occupations that require prolonged standing.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Clinically diagnosed cases of plantar fasciitis not less than 3 months.
. Heel pain felt maximally over plantar aspect of heel.
. Pain in the heel on the first step in the morning.
. Their age ranging from 30 to 50 years
Exclusion criteria
. Subjects can't tolerate close physical contact (Kotwalkar et al., 2019).
. Athletes.
. Subjects with skin infections (Kotwalkar et al., 2019).
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
1
Pain intensity level assessed by Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 sessions (approximately 4 weeks)
2
Range of motion
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 sessions (approximately 4 weeks)