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

NCT ID NCT07676058

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 20-40 years. * In the second and third trimester of pregnancy (gestational weeks 12-34). * Clinically diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, with symptoms of heel pain at the medial calcaneal insertion of the plantar fascia. * The pain is most intense with the first few steps in the morning or after prolonged rest. Positive findings from a Windlass test or palpation-provoked pain indicating plantar fasciitis. Exclusion Criteria: * Known foot fractures or significant foot deformities. * Systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) that may affect tissue healing and response to therapy. * Active obstetric complications that contraindicate physiotherapy. * Recent corticosteroid injections to the heel (\<6 months prior). * Inability or unwillingness to comply with follow-up visits or the intervention protocol.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plantar fasciitis

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Plantar fasciitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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