Textured insoles to help heel pain and balance in plantar fasciopathy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares textured insoles to smooth insoles to assess their immediate effects on gait, balance, and sensorimotor function in adults with plantar fasciopathy. Participants will wear the insoles and undergo measurements of functional performance during walking tasks and balance tests. The goal is to see if sensory stimulation from the textured surface enhances plantar input and improves short-term movement control, informing future longer-term trials. Results will provide preliminary feasibility and potential effectiveness data for using textured insoles as a treatment strategy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of plantar fasciopathy for at least 3 months
* Able to walk continuously at a self-selected pace for at least 20 minutes
* Able and willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Concomitant lower extremity injury (example fracture)
* History of lower extremity injury within the previous 6 months
* History of hip, knee, or ankle surgery involving bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or cartilage.
* Any condition other than plantar fasciopathy that affects balance or plantar cutaneous sensation.
* Neurological deficits, vestibular disorders, visual disturbances, or other conditions that impair movement or sensory function.
* Pregnancy
* Unable to speak or understand English.

Where it's running

• University of Kentucky - Sports Medicine Research Institute
  Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jennifer Xu, PhD
• Email: jen.xu@uky.edu
• Phone: 8593239850

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.