Effect of electric cupping with exercise and stretching on plantar heel pain: A multicenter randomized placebo controlled trial.

Comparison of electric cupping with supervised eccentric training and static stretching vs. placebo cupping and supervised eccentric training and static stretching on plantar heel pain: A multicenter randomized placebo controlled trial. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/11/059568

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-06

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-11-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M722- Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Interventions

Intervention1: Electric cupping with supervised eccentric training and static stretching: This group protocol contains of electrical cupping along with supervised eccentric training and static stretc

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: history of heel pain for at least 4 weeks NPRS score should be = 3 with Plantar medial heel pain Heel pain precipitated by an increase in weight-bearing activity recently Plantar fascia thickness >4 mm.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemic diseases history Previous heel surgery Corticosteroid injection for plantar heel pain within the previous 6 months severe hip pain and knee pain lower extremity deformity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Foot Function IndexTimepoint: Before starting treatment protocol After 2 week of tratment After 4 week of treatment After finishing protocol follow up after 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Numerical pain rating scale(NPRS) Pain pressure threshold Global rating of change scale(GROC) Muscle Strength test Dorsiflexion Range of motionTimepoint: Before starting treatment protocol After 2 week of tratment After 4 week of treatment follow up after 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShrutiben Giniya

Institute of physiotherapy,SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY.

s.rajasekarmpt@gmail.com9448156719

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026