Ditch your shoes? new study tests barefoot walking as heel pain remedy
NCT ID NCT07600229
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether walking barefoot can ease heel pain (plantar fasciopathy) better than standard stretching and strengthening exercises. Adults aged 18 to 70 with heel pain will be randomly assigned to either a 12-week barefoot walking program or a stretching program. They will complete weekly questionnaires and follow-up surveys for 6 months to see which approach works best.
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South East Technological University
RECRUITINGCarlow, Carlow County, R93 V960, Ireland
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