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Orthotic effects on the symptoms of plantar fasciitis

The effects of two night splints on the pain and quality of life of people with plantar faciitis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20150210021034N5
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-02-06
Start date
2017-02-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-02-24

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

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: an ankle-foot splint was used for night-time stretching of the plantar fascia and a pair of silicone heel pad for day-time use. The ankle-foot splint is a pla

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pain complain at the heel ( score 3 and more based on visual analogue scale) Stiffness and pain at the heel in morning

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of surgery and fracture in the foot and leg Sensory loss in the foot

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity. Timepoint: The measurement was carried out before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Pain intensity was measured using visual analogue scale.;Range of motion at the heel and metatarsophalengeal joints. Timepoint: The measurement was carried out before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: The passive range of motion was measured using a digital goniometer.;Quality of life. Timepoint: The measurement was carried out before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: The quality of life was measured using the Persian version of SF-36 questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEbrahim Sadeghi-Demneh

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

sadeghi@rehab.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 5235

Outcome results

None listed

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