Plantar FasciitisNCT07179666
Comparing Neural Mobilization and Traditional Physiotherapy in Plantar Fasciitis Patients
A study testing Neural moblization group and Conventional therapy group in people with Plantar Fasciitis, run by Gulf Medical University.
Trial summary
To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of neural mobilization targeting the posterior tibial nerve compared to traditional physiotherapy in cases diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a pilot study will be conducted on 12 patients who will have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fasciitis
- What is being tested?
- Neural moblization group and Conventional therapy group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 12 Sep 2025to 15 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 19 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants will be selected within the age range of 19 to 40 years
- Meet the diagnostic criteria for plantar fasciitis, including symptoms of first-step pain in the morning and heel pain after long periods of standing, confirmed through clinical examination.
Who cannot join
- Individuals will be omitted from the study if they have undergone foot or ankle or foot surgery during the prior 12 months
- The presence of severe osteoarthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, or neuropathy
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization in Patients With Planter Fasciitis: A Pilot Study
To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of neural mobilization targeting the posterior tibial nerve compared to traditional physiotherapy in cases diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a pilot study will be conducted on 12 patients who will have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Participants will be randomly divided into either the neural mobilization group or the conventional physiotherapy group, and all will receive three weeks of structured treatment. Results will be evaluated using techniques that will measure plantar pressure with Algometry, Foot Function Index (FFI) scores, and the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Differences before and after treatment will be tested within the group using paired t-tests, and others will be examined between the groups with independent t-tests.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Being tested
- Neural moblization group, Conventional therapy group
- Keywords
- neural moblization, conventional treatment
- Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Plantar
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Neural moblization groupOther
The intervention will involve neural mobilization of the tibial nerve, beginning with distal sliding through ankle dorsiflexion and foot eversion, followed by dorsiflexion of the toes. The movement will then be reversed into plantarflexion to allow proximal nerve excursion. In addition, a tensioner technique will be applied, in which participants will perform 45° hip flexion combined with ankle dorsiflexion and eversion, followed by knee extension, to place a controlled tensile load along the tibial nerve pathway.
Conventional therapy groupOther
The intervention will include manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization to reduce fascial tension and improve local circulation. Stretching exercises will be prescribed to target the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and gastrocnemius-soleus complex in order to enhance flexibility and reduce mechanical strain. In addition, ultrasound therapy will be utilized for its thermal and non-thermal effects to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Neural Mobilization Therapy | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Neural moblization group |
| Conventional Physical therapy treatment | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Conventional therapy group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Foot Function Index
Measured: 3 weeks
Foot Health Status Questionnaire
Measured: 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Sep 2025
- Study start12 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 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.
- 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07179666
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-COHS-STD-137-Mar-2025
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization in Patients With Planter Fasciitis: A Pilot Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07179666
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-COHS-STD-137-Mar-2025
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Keywords
- neural moblization, conventional treatment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Gulf Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 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.
To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of neural mobilization targeting the posterior tibial nerve compared to traditional physiotherapy in cases diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a pilot study will be conducted on 12 patients who will have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Participants will be randomly divided into either the neural mobilization group or the conventional physiotherapy group, and all will receive three weeks of structured treatment. Results will be evaluated using techniques that will measure plantar pressure with Algometry, Foot Function Index (FFI) scores, and the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Differences before and after treatment will be tested within the group using paired t-tests, and others will be examined between the groups with independent t-tests.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Neural Mobilization Therapy | Experimental | Other: Neural moblization group |
| Conventional Physical therapy treatment | Experimental | Other: Conventional therapy group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Participants will be selected within the age range of 19 to 40 years
- Meet the diagnostic criteria for plantar fasciitis, including symptoms of first-step pain in the morning and heel pain after long periods of standing, confirmed through clinical examination.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals will be omitted from the study if they have undergone foot or ankle or foot surgery during the prior 12 months
- The presence of severe osteoarthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, or neuropathy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neural moblization groupThe intervention will involve neural mobilization of the tibial nerve, beginning with distal sliding through ankle dorsiflexion and foot eversion, followed by dorsiflexion of the toes. The movement will then be reversed into plantarflexion to allow proximal nerve excursion. In addition, a tensioner technique will be applied, in which participants will perform 45° hip flexion combined with ankle dorsiflexion and eversion, followed by knee extension, to place a controlled tensile load along the tibial nerve pathway. | Other | Neural Mobilization Therapy |
| Conventional therapy groupThe intervention will include manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization to reduce fascial tension and improve local circulation. Stretching exercises will be prescribed to target the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and gastrocnemius-soleus complex in order to enhance flexibility and reduce mechanical strain. In addition, ultrasound therapy will be utilized for its thermal and non-thermal effects to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation. | Other | Conventional Physical therapy treatment |
Primary outcome
Foot Function Index
Time frame: 3 weeks
Foot Health Status Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 weeks
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 18 Sep 2025.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Neural moblization group and Conventional therapy group in people with Plantar Fasciitis, run by Gulf Medical University.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Foot Function Index (time frame: 3 weeks). The study lists 2 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 18 Sep 2025.