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Tape or stretch? trial tests two ways to ease heel pain

NCT ID NCT07820202

Symptom relief Sponsor: Health Education Research Foundation (HERF) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain from irritation of the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot. This trial compares two common treatments: kinesiotaping, where a flexible tape is applied to the foot, and lower limb stretching exercises that target the calf and hamstring muscles. Researchers will enroll 60 adults aged 30 to 60 with plantar fasciitis and measure changes in pain using a numeric rating scale. The goal is to see which approach works better for reducing pain and disability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
kinesiotaping and lower limb stretching exercises
What this could lead to
If kinesiotaping proves more effective, it could offer a simple, non-drug option for easing heel pain and improving daily function. It might also help physiotherapists choose between taping and stretching as a first-line approach.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone with plantar fasciitis. Both treatments are generally safe, but taping can cause skin irritation, and stretching may not help all cases.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Sep 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age group: 30-60 * Gender: All gender * Phase : Both (Acute subacute and chronic) * Type of Patient: outdoor Patients Exclusion Criteria: * Other conditions like Diabetic foot, calcaneal stress fracture, neuropathy ,Achilles tendinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, * Age : below 30 and above 60 years of age * Type of Patient: Indoor patients

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Conditions

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plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Plantar fasciitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jizza Farooq

    Islamabad, 4400, Pakistan

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