Custom shoe inserts may ease plantar heel pain
NCT ID NCT06318910
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether custom foot orthoses (shoe inserts) with or without special wedges can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis). Participants are randomly assigned to one of three orthosis types and are monitored during standing and walking. The study measures pain levels, foot function, and muscle activity in the legs.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- customized foot orthosis with or without orthotic wedges (a device)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these orthoses could provide a simple, non-invasive way to reduce heel pain and improve walking for people with plantar fasciitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Bangkok, Changwat Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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