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NCT06637592 Effects of Windlass Versus Calcaneal Taping in Football Player With Plantar Fasciitis.

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NCT ID NCT06637592
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Riphah International University
Condition Football Players
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 34 participants
Start Date 2024-10-10
Primary Completion 2025-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Calcaneal tapingWindlass taping

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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 34 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-10 with a primary completion date of 2025-01.

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Brief Summary

Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent ailment that affects the plantar fascia, a dense tissue strip that spans the underside of the foot, from the heel bone to the toes. Football players are especially susceptible to this ailment because of the sport's high-impact nature, which includes repetitive sprinting, jumping, and quick changes in direction. Taping has been used for many years for various ailments. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two taping techniques i.e. windlass taping and calcaneal taping on pain, flexibility and lower extremity function in football players.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * positive windlass test * Pain can appear after a period of intense training, normally declines with the warm up and reappears at the end of training. * Intense and acute heel pain localized primarily where plantar fascia attaches to the anterior calcaneus. * The pain presents on first walking in the morning or after a rest period. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital deformity of ankle and foot. * History of foot and ankle fracture. * History of ankle and foot surgery. * Previous surgery or treatment for plantar fasciitis in the previous 6 months. * Use of an assistive device for ambulation * Use of an assistive device for ambulation * Refuse to participate in the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Imran Amjad, Phd

✉ imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

📞 03324390125

Principal Investigator

Muhammad Asrar Yousaf, Mphil

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06637592 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Football Players. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06637592 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06637592 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06637592 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06637592 clinical trial?

NCT06637592 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is Muhammad Asrar Yousaf, Mphil at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 34 participants.

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