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Ice packs or cold baths: which chills heel pain best?

NCT ID NCT07694999

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether ice packs or cold baths work better at easing heel pain from plantar fasciitis when combined with standard stretching exercises. Adults aged 18 to 65 with heel pain will receive one of the two cold treatments plus the same exercise routine. The goal is to see which method reduces pain and improves foot function over two weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ice pack therapy or cold bath immersion
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce heel pain and improve daily function for people with plantar fasciitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are short-term and may not provide lasting relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Clinical diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral Plantar Fasciitis. * Heel pain localized to the medial calcaneal tubercle. * Positive Windlass test. * Pain intensity of ≥4 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. * Willing to comply with the study protocol and attend all treatment and assessment sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * History of foot or ankle surgery within the previous 6 months. * Corticosteroid injection for plantar fasciitis within the previous month. * Neurological disorders affecting the lower limb. * Peripheral vascular disease or other vascular disorders affecting the lower limb. * Open wounds, skin infections, or contraindications to cryotherapy. * Pregnancy. * Participation in another interventional clinical trial during the study period. * Inability to follow the study protocol or complete outcome assessments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Plantar fasciitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shahab Orthopedic and General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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