Medial Longitudinal Arch Support and Plantar Fascia Stretch Taping in Plantar Fasciitis (NCT07204054) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Medial Longitudinal Arch Support and Plantar Fascia Stretch Taping in Plantar Fasciitis
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2025-09-30
Plain-language summary
Rationale of this research is to evaluate the outcome of two widely used but biomechanically distinct techniques of Taping done for plantar fascia i.e. Fascia taping which supports the fascia, and Low dye taping which realigns with medial longitudinal arch. The significance of this study is to identify which taping technique will improve pain, ankle ROM, foot function and arch flexibility which will help clinicians in identifying the most suitable and effective taping method for the patients
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Participants' full filling the criteria given below will be recruited in this study. Diagnosis based on clinical guidelines linked to the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health of the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physiotherapy Association.
* Age 25-65 years
* Positive Windlass test
* Tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle
* Limited ankle dorsiflexion \<16
* Acute or subacute stage unilateral plantar fasciitis
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals with one of the following disorder will be excluded from this study
* Fracture of ankle or foot
* Diabetes
* Neuropathy
* Cognitive impairments/ Psychological disorder
* Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Open wound.
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
Visual Analogue Scale to assess pain
Timeframe: 2 weeks
2
Foot Functional index
Timeframe: 2 weeks
3
Ankle ROM via Goniometry
Timeframe: 2 weeks
4
Arch Height Index and Arch Height flexibility using AHIMS