NCT07614672

Brief Summary

This Randomized Controlled Trial aims to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal friction massage (MLFM) on pain, functional ability and gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Trial Health

75
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
56

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
5mo left

Started Jun 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
enrolling by invitation

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress21%
Jun 2026Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 22, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 29, 2026

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 22, 2026

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 22, 2026

Expected
8 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2026

Last Updated

May 29, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

May 22, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 22, 2026

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet

Keywords

Plantar Fasciitis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Foot Pain

    Foot pain measured via Visual Analogue Scale (0 to 100 mm), in which low score signifies less pain and higher score signifies more pain.

    4 weeks

  • Functional Ability

    Functional Ability will be measured using Foot Function Index (FDI) which is a self-administered questionnaire (23 items), and a lower score signifies less functional disability whereas a higher score signifies higher functional disability

    4 weeks

  • Gait Velocity

    Higher gait velocity signifies better outcome

    4 weeks

  • Stride Length

    A higher stride length signifies better functional outcome

    4 weeks

  • Cadence

    A higher cadence signifies a better functional outcome

    4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

Manual Longitudinal Friction

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Procedure: Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage

Interventions

Manual Longitudinal Friction MassagePROCEDURE

Manual longitudinal friction massage that will be applied manually using thumbs or fingers from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot.

Manual Longitudinal Friction
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)PROCEDURE

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles using longitudinal and sweeping strokes from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot.

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 64 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may not qualify if:

  • any surgery or fracture at lower extremity any neoplastic growth at foot any neurological or vascular disorders affecting gait participants using foot orthoses such as insoles, heel pads, arch support, or corrective footwear other causes of foot pain such as Achilles tendonitis, hallux valgus and ankle sprain

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ibadat International University Islamabad (IIUI)

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fasciitis, Plantar

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FasciitisMusculoskeletal DiseasesFoot Diseases

Study Officials

  • Irsa Aftab, DPT

    IIUI

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Muhammad Osama, PhD

    IIUI

    STUDY CHAIR

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
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 22, 2026

First Posted

May 29, 2026

Study Start

June 22, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 22, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Last Updated

May 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)