CompletedNot Applicable

Dry Needling and Fascial Manipulation Techniques in Plantar Fasciitis.

Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2025-10-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate whether Fascial Manipulation (FM) or Dry Needling (DN) can effectively reduce pain, improve functional mobility, and enhance range of motion (ROM) in individuals with chronic Plantar Fasciitis (PF) aged 25-45 years The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Fascial Manipulation significantly reduce pain intensity in patients with chronic Plantar Fasciitis? * Does Dry Needling provide comparable or superior improvements in functional mobility and ankle-foot ROM compared to Fascial Manipulation? Researchers will compare the Fascial Manipulation group to the Dry Needling group to determine which intervention is more effective in improving pain and functional outcomes in chronic PF. Participants will: Receive either Fascial Manipulation or Dry Needling interventions according to their assigned group. Attend treatment sessions twice a week for six weeks. Undergo baseline, mid, and post-intervention assessments of pain (VAS-100scale), functional mobility (FFI), diagnostic (PFPS, Windlass, and ankle-foot range of motion (goniometric measurements).

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. * Females aged 25-45 years with chronic heel pain with symptoms persisting for more than one month. * Having a heel pain on the first step during the last week with the rate of at least 40 mm on visual analogue scale. * Presence of morning heel pain, tenderness at the medial calcaneal tubercle, and heel spur, or pain exacerbated by prolonged standing, walking, or dorsiflexion * Patients accepting to discontinue analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and oral/topical paracetamol during the study period. * Patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis using Plantar fasciitis questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study. * History of foot or ankle fractures, surgeries, or inflammatory conditions like RA. * Presence of any neurological disorders affecting gait. * Participants with diagnosed tendinopathies, including Achilles tendinopathy, posterior tibial tendinopathy, etc. will be excluded from the study to ensure the specificity of plantar fasciitis. * Participants with metabolic disorders (e.g., osteomalacia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes) affecting bone and soft tissue integrity will be excluded to prevent confounding effects on pain, healing, and treatment outcomes * Active infections, open wounds, or skin conditions at the treatment site. * Diabetic neuropathy or vascular insufficiencies that ma…

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 Function Index (FFI):

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Visual Analog Scale (VAS 100):

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Plantar Fasciitis Pain/Disability Scale (PFPS)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Goniometry

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07426783

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-02

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.