Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy of a Custom Temporary Foot Orthosis for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
University of Puget Sound
Conditions:
Plantar Fasciitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized control trial is to identify the possible effectiveness of the temporary use of an inexpensive, custom-made plantar fascia orthotic (PFO).
Detailed Description
A. Background Plantar fasciitis is the most common foot complaint in America, affecting approximately 10% of people during their life time.9 It can be a painful and debilitating condition which appear...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects must be able to tolerate the physical examination and treatment procedures, have symptoms greater than four weeks, able to read, write, and speak sufficient English to be able to complete the outcome tools, plus two of three of the following: symptom reproduction with palpation of the proximal plantar fascia insertion and/or mid substance of plantar fascia, positive Windlass test and/or first step pain after period of inactivity
Exclusion
- current symptoms consistent with a lumbar radiculitis, radiculopathy, or myelopathy, history of foot or ankle fracture with or without the presence of hardware from an open reduction internal fixation, positive tarsal tunnel syndrome test, known or suspected pregnancy, and systemic Rheumatic disease, or those undergoing litigation for any medical condition.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01882894
Start Date
September 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
June 21 2013
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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98416