Simple foot maneuver may ease stubborn heel pain
NCT ID NCT07544901
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a hands-on technique called navicular mobilization can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis and flat feet. 48 adults aged 18-32 will receive either the mobilization alone or combined with standard physical therapy for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, foot function, and foot position changes.
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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 48 people
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- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 32 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants between 18 to 32 years of age. * Plantar fasciitis with flat foot. * Positive Flat foot cases diagnosed with foot print measurement * Both males and females * Unilateral or bilateral involvement with chronic plantar fasciitis * Diagnosed case of plantar fasciitis will be taken with navicular drop * Navicular Drop (ND) of \> 10mm Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Peripheral vascular diseases * Patients with History of fractures in the lower limb * Patients with Skin infections and wounds on the foot * Patients with any neurological deficit involving foot * Patients with a history of foot or ankle surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 55150, Pakistan
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