Plantar FascitisNCT05915091
Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis, RCT
A study testing Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage in people with Plantar Fascitis, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Effectiveness Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 35 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fascitis
- What is being tested?
- Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2023to 31 Aug 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 35 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients With Plantar Fascitis
Who cannot join
- Other Health Issues
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University
Lahore, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis, a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis
- Conditions
- Plantar Fascitis
- Being tested
- Dry Needling, Cross Friction Massage
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dry NeedlingDiagnostic test
Dry needling is a treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch
Cross Friction MassageOther
Cross friction massage breaks down scar tissue and remodels the tissue into more flexible, pliable, and functional, healthy soft tissue. Also known as transverse friction massage, this technique is a deep tissue massage technique performed at the site of injury
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling | Experimental | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Dry Needling |
| Cross Friction Massage | Other | Not described Receives: Other: Cross Friction Massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Scale of Plantar Fasciitis
Measured: 3 Months
Foot Health Status Questioner Score
Measured: 3 Months
Foot Function Index Score
Measured: 3 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2023
- Study start1 Apr 2023
- Primary completion1 Jun 2023
- Study completion31 Aug 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Plantar FascitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05915091
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall18/544
- Status last verified
- Jun 2023
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 22 Jun 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis, a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05915091
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall18/544
- Conditions
- Plantar Fascitis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 2023 (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.
Effectiveness Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Dry Needling |
| Cross Friction Massage | Other | Other: Cross Friction Massage |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 35 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients With Plantar Fascitis
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Other Health Issues
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry NeedlingDry needling is a treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch | Diagnostic test | Dry Needling |
| Cross Friction MassageCross friction massage breaks down scar tissue and remodels the tissue into more flexible, pliable, and functional, healthy soft tissue. Also known as transverse friction massage, this technique is a deep tissue massage technique performed at the site of injury | Other | Cross Friction Massage |
Primary outcome
Pain Scale of Plantar Fasciitis
Time frame: 3 Months
Foot Health Status Questioner Score
Time frame: 3 Months
Foot Function Index Score
Time frame: 3 Months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jun 2023.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage in people with Plantar Fascitis, run by Superior University 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 1 inclusion and 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jun 2023. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Pain Scale of Plantar Fasciitis (time frame: 3 Months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 22 Jun 2023.