New combo therapy shows promise for foot drop sufferers
NCT ID NCT07191301
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 48 adults with peroneal neuropathy, a condition that causes foot drop and muscle weakness. Researchers compared two treatments: strength training plus taping alone, versus the same plus a special stretching technique called PNF. The goal was to see if adding PNF improves muscle strength and walking ability. Results may help create better rehab plans for people with this condition.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 35 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: * • Adults (18-35 years old) are diagnosed with fibular neuropathy due to trauma or compression. * Patients with muscle weakness, impaired balance and abnormal gait. * Both Male and female participants will be included. * Patients who test positive to the drag or slap test will be considered positive if the patient have difficulty in lifting the forefoot while walking, leading to dragging of the toes or compensatory hip/knee movements. Exclusion Criteria: * • Recent foot or ankle surgery (\<6 months). * Complete loss of nerve supply * Severe musculoskeletal or neurological conditions (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, myopathies, severe osteoarthritis, severe compression, progressive neuropathies, severe balance and fall risk, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and peripheral vascular diseases). * Allergies to Kinesio tape materials. * Patients who are not psychologically fit such as those who have undergone trauma and patients with severe psychological disorders (major depressive disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia) will be excluded if they have had a diagnosis within the last 6 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UIPT, UOL, Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan