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A Novel Approach to Plantar Fasciitis in the Aging Population
Led by University of South Florida · Updated on 2024-05-21
138
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
94 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of South Florida
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Hartford
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to determine whether improving foot strength through foot exercises and minimal footwear can provide improved outcomes over the short and long term. The main research question it aims to answer is: Can the minimal footwear intervention be used to improve the health of aging adults with plantar fasciitis?? Participants will be randomized into 2 groups. One group will receive minimal shoes and foot strengthening and foot flexibility exercises. The other group will receive supportive shoes, foot orthotic device and foot flexibility exercises. Participants' step count will also be monitored. Researchers will compare pain and physical function between the minimal footwear (MF) and the foot orthotic (FO) groups at each of the follow-up sessions.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Novel Approach to Plantar Fasciitis in the Aging Population
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Active plantar fasciitis lasting at least 6 months
- Heel or arch pain on first step in the morning
- Heel or arch pain after standing longer than 15 minutes
- Heel or arch pain after walking longer than 15 minutes
- Able to stand and walk for 10 minutes with little or no pain (less than 3 out of 10 on pain scale)
You will not qualify if you...
- Having systemic diseases such as diabetes, gout, arthritis, neuropathy, or surgical reconstructions
- History of heel surgery or steroid injection for heel pain within past 6 months
- Used foot orthoses less than 3 months before starting the study
- Have used minimal shoes at any time in the past
- Special or vulnerable populations will not be recruited
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of South Flroida
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612
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Research Team
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Irene Davis, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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