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How the Thickness of Gastrocnemius muscle affects physical ability in people with sarcopenia and plantar fasciitis - An Ultrasonographic study

Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness and its Influence on Physical Performance among Subjects with Sarcopenia and Plantar Fasciitis - An Ultrasonographic Analysis - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083404
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-03-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NA Control Intervention1: NA: NA

Sponsors

Ponni Priyanka A S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both genders were represented. Age group of 40 and above were included in the study. Patients diagnosed with sarcopenia. Pain when the proximal plantar fascia or medial calcaneal tubercle was palpated. A minimum of three months prior to enrollment, a history of inferior heel pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of systemic diseases. Injection of steroids for plantar fasciitis within the last six months. Pregnant women. People below the age of 30 years. The participant s medical history form, including any concerns about their health (cancer, tumor, fracture).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. SARC-CalF Questionnaire 2. Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness using Ultrasonography Timepoint: Baseline only—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
4 meter Walk testTimepoint: Baseline only—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGeetha Hari Priya G A

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

geethaharipriya@sriramachandra.edu.in7358580685

Outcome results

None listed

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