Anthropometric Parameters of the Foot and Plantar Fasciitis

• Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis

• Registration Number: NCT07151066
• Lead Sponsor: Medipol University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate anthropometric and lifestyle parameters in individuals diagnosed with PF and compare them with healthy individuals. This will reveal the structural and behavioural risk factors involved in the development of PF, providing a scientific basis for preventive measures and orthotic approaches.

Assessment Parameters:

Medical History Form

1. Demographic data: Age, height, weight, BMI

2. Foot anthropometric measurements

3. Footwear preference: Footwear Assessment Score ( Footwear Assessment Score )

4. Lower extremity joint health: History of pain, injury, or limitation in the knee and hip joints

5. Daily step count: Measurement using the Step Counter mobile application

6. Physical activity level: IPAQ-SF (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form) questionnaire

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-12-15
• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-09-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-03
• Primary Completion: 2025-10-30
• Study Completion: 2025-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Being between 18 and 65 years of age,
• Having been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis,
• Having heel pain complaints originating from the plantar medial calcaneal tubercle,
• Pain complaints being most pronounced in the first steps taken in the morning or after rest,

Exclusion Criteria

• Any cardiopulmonary, dermatological, neurological or orthopaedic problems,
• History of lower limb surgery,
• Use of assistive devices (walker, crutches, etc.)
• Cognitive, mental and/or psychological problems
• Pregnancy
• Lower limb amputation

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anthropometric measurements of the foot	baseline	* Foot length; * Metatarsal width; * Medial arch height

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Medipol University; Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye)