NCT01882894

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized control trial is to identify the possible effectiveness of the temporary use of an inexpensive, custom-made plantar fascia orthotic (PFO).

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 17, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 21, 2013

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2013

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2014

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

June 21, 2013

Status Verified

June 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

June 17, 2013

Last Update Submit

June 20, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Plantar fasciitis, orthotic, functional outcome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Foot Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) to measure change from Baseline at 4 time frames

    The FAAM has been shown to be a valid and reliable self-reported outcome measure of lower leg, ankle, and foot function of a range of musculoskeletal disorders in a physical therapy setting

    Baseline, 2wks, 4 wks, 12 wks, 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Global Rating of Change (GRC) to measure perceived change at 4 follow-up periods

    2 wks, 4 wks, 12 weeks, 6 months

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) to measure change from baseline at 4 different time frames

    Baseline, 2 wks, 4 wks, 12 wks and 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Custom PFO orthosis

EXPERIMENTAL

This is a custom made orthosis

Device: Custom PFO

Faux foot orthosis

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Foam insert without arch support

Other: Faux orthosis

Interventions

PFO made out of thermoplastic material molded to the patient's foot

Custom PFO orthosis

Foam cut out

Faux foot orthosis

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects must be able to tolerate the physical examination and treatment procedures, have symptoms greater than four weeks, able to read, write, and speak sufficient English to be able to complete the outcome tools, plus two of three of the following: symptom reproduction with palpation of the proximal plantar fascia insertion and/or mid substance of plantar fascia, positive Windlass test and/or first step pain after period of inactivity

You may not qualify if:

  • current symptoms consistent with a lumbar radiculitis, radiculopathy, or myelopathy, history of foot or ankle fracture with or without the presence of hardware from an open reduction internal fixation, positive tarsal tunnel syndrome test, known or suspected pregnancy, and systemic Rheumatic disease, or those undergoing litigation for any medical condition.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington, 98416, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fasciitis, Plantar

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FasciitisMusculoskeletal DiseasesFoot Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Robert E Boyles, PT, DSc

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 17, 2013

First Posted

June 21, 2013

Study Start

September 1, 2013

Primary Completion

April 1, 2014

Study Completion

December 1, 2014

Last Updated

June 21, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-06

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