Plantar FasciitisNCT05050331
Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis
A study testing Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release and Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia in people with Plantar Fasciitis, run by University of Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fasciitis
- What is being tested?
- Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release and Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 23 Jan 2023to 24 May 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Unilateral plantar heel pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities
- Age range: 25-45 years
- Pain exacerbation with initial morning ambulation (i.e., walking a few steps)
- Presence of at least one identifiable trigger point in the calf muscles
Who cannot join
- Bilateral heel pain
- History of tumors in the leg or foot
- Previous lower limb fractures
- Recent or unresolved lower limb injuries
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Ankle arthritis
- Surgery
- Vascular Disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis: a Comparative Study
This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Being tested
- Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release, Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
- Keywords
- Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release
- Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Plantar
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Muscle Energy TechniqueProcedure or surgery
MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening
Trigger Point ReleaseProcedure or surgery
Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band.
Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar FasciaProcedure or surgery
Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group | Experimental | The MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks Receives: Procedure: Muscle Energy Technique; Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia |
| Trigger Point Release Group | Experimental | The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks Receives: Procedure: Trigger Point Release; Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Foot Pain
Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity
Measured: Four Weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Foot Function
Foot function index was utilized as a secondary outcome measure, with decreasing scores indicating improved foot function and reduced functional impairment as patient condition improves
Measured: Four Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Sep 2021
- Study start23 Jan 2023
- Primary completion23 May 2023
- Study completion24 May 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Plantar FasciitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr Izza Ayub; PT, University of Faisalabad
- Investigators
- Dr Sidra Majeed; PT, MSPP, Study director, The University of Faisalabad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05050331
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TUF/DR/MSPP/174
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 2 Sep 2021
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Sep 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis: a Comparative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05050331
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TUF/DR/MSPP/174
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Keywords
- Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FaisalabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 May 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group | Experimental | Procedure: Muscle Energy Technique, Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar FasciaThe MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks |
| Trigger Point Release Group | Experimental | Procedure: Trigger Point Release, Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar FasciaThe gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Unilateral plantar heel pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities
- Age range: 25-45 years
- Pain exacerbation with initial morning ambulation (i.e., walking a few steps)
- Presence of at least one identifiable trigger point in the calf muscles
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Bilateral heel pain
- History of tumors in the leg or foot
- Previous lower limb fractures
- Recent or unresolved lower limb injuries
- Achilles Tendinitis
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy TechniqueMET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening | Procedure or surgery | Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group |
| Trigger Point ReleaseTrigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band. | Procedure or surgery | Trigger Point Release Group |
| Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar FasciaParticipants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily | Procedure or surgery | Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group, Trigger Point Release Group |
Primary outcome
Foot Pain
Time frame: Four Weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity
1 secondary outcome
Foot Function
Time frame: Four Weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Sep 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dr Sidra Majeed; PT, MSPP study director
The University of Faisalabad
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release and Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia in people with Plantar Fasciitis, run by University of Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Foot Pain (time frame: Four Weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Sep 2024.