Plantar FasciitisPFNCT07151066
Anthropometric Parameters of the Foot and Plantar Fasciitis
An observational study of Plantar Fasciitis, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate anthropometric and lifestyle parameters in individuals diagnosed with PF and compare them with healthy individuals. This will reveal the structural and behavioural risk factors involved in the development of PF, providing a scientific basis for preventive measures… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fasciitis
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2024to 30 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Individuals diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Medipol Hospital
Who may be able to join
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age,
- Having been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis,
- Having heel pain complaints originating from the plantar medial calcaneal tubercle,
- Pain complaints being most pronounced in the first steps taken in the morning or after rest,
Who cannot join
- Any cardiopulmonary, dermatological, neurological or orthopaedic problems,
- History of lower limb surgery,
- Use of assistive devices (walker, crutches, etc.)
- Cognitive, mental and/or psychological problems
- Pregnancy
- Lower limb amputation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34290
About this study
Official title: Examination of the Relationship Between the Anthropometric Parameters of the Foot and Plantar Fasciitis
The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate anthropometric and lifestyle parameters in individuals diagnosed with PF and compare them with healthy individuals. This will reveal the structural and behavioural risk factors involved in the development of PF, providing a scientific basis for preventive measures and orthotic approaches.
Assessment Parameters:
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Medical History Form
- Demographic data: Age, height, weight, BMI
- Foot anthropometric measurements
- Footwear preference: Footwear Assessment Score ( Footwear Assessment Score )
- Lower extremity joint health: History of pain, injury, or limitation in the knee and hip joints
- Daily step count: Measurement using the Step Counter mobile application
- Physical activity level: IPAQ-SF (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form) questionnaire
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Keywords
- Foot anthropometric measurements, Plantar Fasciitis
- Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Plantar
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| PF Group | individuals with plantar fasciitis |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Anthropometric measurements of the foot
- Foot length
- Metatarsal width
- Medial arch height
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2025
- Study start15 Dec 2024
- Primary completion30 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
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.
- More trials run by Medipol 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medipol University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hande YAZICI, Medipol University
- Investigators
- Naile Hande İŞÇİ, PhD (c), Study chair, Medipol University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07151066
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-10840098-202.3.02-5582
- Acronym
- PF
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 3 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examination of the Relationship Between the Anthropometric Parameters of the Foot and Plantar Fasciitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07151066
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PF / E-10840098-202.3.02-5582
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Keywords
- Foot anthropometric measurements, Plantar Fasciitis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Medipol UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Sep 2025 (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.
The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate anthropometric and lifestyle parameters in individuals diagnosed with PF and compare them with healthy individuals. This will reveal the structural and behavioural risk factors involved in the development of PF, providing a scientific basis for preventive measures and orthotic approaches.
Assessment Parameters:
Medical History Form
- Demographic data: Age, height, weight, BMI
- Foot anthropometric measurements
- Footwear preference: Footwear Assessment Score ( Footwear Assessment Score )
- Lower extremity joint health: History of pain, injury, or limitation in the knee and hip joints
- Daily step count: Measurement using the Step Counter mobile application
- Physical activity level: IPAQ-SF (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form) questionnaire
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| PF Group | – | –individuals with plantar fasciitis |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Individuals diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Medipol Hospital
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age,
- Having been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis,
- Having heel pain complaints originating from the plantar medial calcaneal tubercle,
- Pain complaints being most pronounced in the first steps taken in the morning or after rest,
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Any cardiopulmonary, dermatological, neurological or orthopaedic problems,
- History of lower limb surgery,
- Use of assistive devices (walker, crutches, etc.)
- Cognitive, mental and/or psychological problems
- Pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Anthropometric measurements of the foot
Time frame: baseline
* Foot length * Metatarsal width * Medial arch height
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Sep 2025.
- 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.
Naile Hande İŞÇİ, PhD (c) study chair
Medipol University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Plantar Fasciitis, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 6 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Anthropometric measurements of the foot (time frame: baseline). 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 3 Sep 2025.