Comparing IASTM and Kinesiotaping for Plantar Fasciitis
Official title: Comparing the Effectiveness of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio Taping on Foot Functional Status and Quality of Life (QOL) in Plantar Fasciitis
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06686706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a hands-on treatment called IASTM or a supportive taping method works better to help people aged 20-40 with chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis feel better and improve their foot function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 13, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 13, 2024 |
| Registry record updated | November 13, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06686706 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 20-40 who stand for more than 8 hours a day and experience pain in the heel area.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of foot or ankle surgery, inflammatory conditions, or those receiving corticosteroid injections may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio taping in improving foot function and quality of life for patients suffering from plantar fasciitis. It will be a randomized controlled trial involving two experimental groups, each consisting of 19 participants. The focus is on individuals aged 20-40 who experience chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis, a common condition affecting many people who stand or walk for extended periods. The study will assess the outcomes of both interventions on pain relief and functional improvement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-surgical treatment options for patients with plantar fasciitis, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar interventions for plantar fasciitis, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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
Where it's running
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Bahria Active
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shumaila Parveen, MS-OMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Dr. Amman Ullah Nazir, PhD*
- Email: aman.nazir@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 0333 5330065
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.