Simple toe yoga may ease plantar fasciitis pain, new study hopes
NCT ID NCT07182201
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether specific foot exercises—like toe yoga and arch doming—can improve big toe movement and walking patterns in people with chronic plantar fasciitis. Researchers will measure pain, foot function, and gait in 34 adults aged 25-45. The goal is to see if these simple exercises can reduce symptoms and improve daily movement without drugs or surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- foot core control training (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise program to reduce pain and improve walking for people with chronic plantar fasciitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to more severe cases.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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25 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) Ultrasound findings indicating plantar fascia thickness\>4 mm or 20% thickening compared to the contralateral side; (2) Age 25-45 years; (3) Ankle dorsiflexion range \<65° in weight-bearing standing position; (4) Persistent heel pain lasting ≥3 months but ≤1 year; (5) No prior treatment within 1 month prior to hospital admission; (6) Subjects without prior CPF surgical intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Concurrent presence of severe malignant diseases; (2) Abnormal conditions such as skin ulcers or infections on the sole; (3) Concurrent neurological or immunological disorders; (4) Concurrent heel deformity or fracture; (5) Secondary CPF caused by rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other conditions; (6) Concurrent cognitive impairment, mental abnormalities, or difficulty completing relevant assessment scales.
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