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Could nerve stretching ease heel pain? small study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07179666

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gulf Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test whether nerve gliding exercises (neural mobilization) can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Twelve adults aged 19 to 40 will be randomly assigned to either nerve gliding or standard physiotherapy for three weeks. Researchers will measure changes in foot pressure, pain, and daily function to see if the nerve-focused approach offers any advantage.

What this could mean

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Active substance
neural mobilization (nerve gliding exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug exercise technique to ease heel pain and improve foot function for people with plantar fasciitis.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is early-stage and may show no clear benefit over standard physiotherapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 12 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2025

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be selected within the age range of 19 to 40 years * Meet the diagnostic criteria for plantar fasciitis, including symptoms of first-step pain in the morning and heel pain after long periods of standing, confirmed through clinical examination. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals will be omitted from the study if they have undergone foot or ankle or foot surgery during the prior 12 months * The presence of severe osteoarthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, or neuropathy

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Conditions

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plantar fasciitis

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Plantar fasciitis

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