Can a simple foot rub and insoles ease heel pain?

NCT ID NCT07441044

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding foot insoles to a hands-on therapy called Graston technique helps reduce pain and improve movement in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Forty adults with heel pain for at least six weeks took part. One group received Graston plus insoles worn 6 hours daily, while the other got Graston alone. Researchers measured pain, ankle motion, and foot function before and after treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Graston technique (a type of soft tissue mobilization) and foot insoles
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage heel pain and improve daily function for people with plantar fasciitis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are non-invasive but may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heel spur plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEEL SPUR SYNDROME PLANTAR FASCIITIS OF BOTH FEET

Contacts and locations

Locations

Riphah rehabilitation clinic Lahore.

Lahore, Punjab Province, 56700, Pakistan

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