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

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Plantar fasciitis

• Registration Number: TCTR20170705001
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-07-05
• Study Completion: 2017-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

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

-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

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain reduction after treatment 0, 2 and 6 weeks Numerical pain rating scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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