Heel pain relief during pregnancy: which Hands-On therapy works best?

NCT ID NCT07676058

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—for treating plantar fasciitis in pregnant women. Forty-four women in their second or third trimester will receive one of the two treatments over four weeks, alongside standard exercises. The goal is to see which approach better reduces heel pain and improves foot function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Myofascial Release and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
What this could lead to: If one technique proves more effective, it could offer pregnant women a safer, non-drug option for managing heel pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The study does not test long-term effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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