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Effects of using arch binders with plastic arch supports compared with arch binders alone in treatment of patients with plantar fasciitis

Effects of using arch binders with plastic arch supports compared with arch binders alone in treatment of patients with plantar fasciitis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20170705001
Enrollment
40
Registered
2017-07-05
Start date
2017-05-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis

Interventions

Arch binders with plastic arch supports ,Arch binders alone
Arch binders with plastic arch supports&#44
brand is Futuro&#44
its made from neoprene. Plastic thick 1 millimeter. Subjects wear arch binder with plastic arch supports while walking all the time for 6 weeks.,Arch binders alone&#44
its made from neoprene. Subjects wear arch binder while walking all the time for 6 weeks.
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Patients who can do independently community ambulation (with or without gait aid) -Patients who can meet criteria for plantar fasciitis and pain at heel or sole when standing or walk -Age ≥ 18 years old -Unilateral or bilateral foot pain -Continuous or intermittent pain at heel or sole at least 1 month -Mild to moderate pain (NRS=1-7) -No language barrier -Agree to enroll to this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Previously treated with NSAIDs, foot orthoses or physical therapy for plantar fasciitis within 2 weeks -Rigid flat feet -Patients who have underlying diseases that affect walking -Patients who have history of rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthropathy -Pregnancy -Patients who have activities which standing or walking more than usual within 6 weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain reduction after treatment 0, 2 and 6 weeks Numerical pain rating scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Plantar forefoot and hindfoot pressure 0 and 2 weeks Digital foot scan machine , Foot function 0 and 2 weeks Questionnaire,Complication 2 weeks Questionnaire,Compliance 2 weeks Questionnaire,Satisfaction 2 weeks Questionnaire,Material durable 2 weeks Questionnaire

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSanti Assawapalangchai

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

drjaii@yahoo.com0896618787

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026