NCT07628218 Video-Based Versus Physician-Led Exercise Training for Plantar Fasciitis
| NCT ID | NCT07628218 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Balikesir Ataturk City Hospital |
| Condition | Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 300 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-12 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-12.
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Brief Summary
This prospective, single-center, two-arm, parallel-group randomized non-inferiority trial will compare physician-led face-to-face exercise instruction with standardized video-based exercise instruction in adults with plantar fasciitis. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either face-to-face exercise training by an orthopedic physician or access to a standardized exercise video via QR code/web link. The exercise content will be identical in both groups; only the method of instruction will differ. The primary outcome will be the change in the Foot Function Index total/index score from baseline to 3 months. Secondary outcomes will include pain score, Foot Function Index subscales, exercise knowledge, exercise adherence, education time, video viewing status, additional treatment requirement, and patient satisfaction.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 70 years * Clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis * Plantar heel pain lasting for at least 3 months * Heel pain that is most prominent with the first steps in the morning or after rest * Tenderness on palpation of the medial calcaneal tubercle * Baseline heel pain score of 4 or higher on a 0-10 numerical rating scale * Functional capacity to perform the prescribed exercises * Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer to view the exercise video * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous foot or ankle surgery on the affected side * History of foot fracture, foot tumor, advanced neuropathy, Charcot arthropathy, or tarsal tunnel syndrome * Corticosteroid injection, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, platelet-rich plasma injection, or other interventional treatment for plantar fasciitis within the last 6 months * Inflammatory arthritis or systemic rheumatologic disease affecting the foot * Severe knee or hip osteoarthritis limiting exercise performance * Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation or completion of questionnaires * Pregnancy * Inability or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol
Contact & Investigator
gunes SARIKAYA
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Balikesir Ataturk City Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07628218 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07628218 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07628218 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gunessarikaya05@hotmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07628218 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07628218 clinical trial?
NCT07628218 is sponsored by Balikesir Ataturk City Hospital. The principal investigator is gunes SARIKAYA at Balikesir Ataturk City Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.