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NCT06686706 Effects of IASTM and Kinesiotaping in Plantar Fascitis

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NCT ID NCT06686706
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Riphah International University
Condition Plantar Fascitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 38 participants
Start Date 2024-05-01
Primary Completion 2024-12-13

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
IASTMKT group

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 38 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-13.

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Brief Summary

The Objective of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio taping for improving foot functional status and Quality of Life (QOL) in patients with Plantar Fasciitis. The study will be randomized controlled Trial including 2 experimental groups and 19 participants in each group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * Age Range of 20-40 years * Standing \> 8 hours a day * Positive Windlass test * Patients who experience pain on medial tuberosity of the calcaneus on palpation. * Pain during the initial steps that lessened after a few steps but aggravated by increased activity Exclusion Criteria: * History of ankle or foot surgery * Patients with inflammatory conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot bursitis. * Foot related complications after fracture * Patients receiving corticosteroid injections

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dr. Amman Ullah Nazir, PhD*

✉ aman.nazir@riphah.edu.pk

📞 0333 5330065

Principal Investigator

Shumaila Parveen, MS-OMPT

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06686706 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Plantar Fascitis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06686706 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06686706 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aman.nazir@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06686706 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06686706 clinical trial?

NCT06686706 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is Shumaila Parveen, MS-OMPT at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 38 participants.

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