Dynamic and Static Splinting as a Treatment for Plantar Faciiopathy

NCT01588730 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2013-08-12

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the Ankle Dorsiflexion Dynasplint System (DS) to static night splint for the reduction of pain from Plantar Fasciitis (Fasciopathy).

Conditions

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciopathy

Interventions

DEVICE

Ankle Dorsiflexion Dynasplint

Dynamic Splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load, Prolonged-Duration Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated, adjustable tension to increase the Total End Range Time (TERT) to reduce contracture. This unit is worn at night while sleeping (6-8 hours) and, this does not affect activities of daily living

PROCEDURE

Commercially Available Static Night splint

A commericially avilable static night splint will be worn for 4-6 hours during rest.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dynasplint Systems, Inc.

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • John Furia, MD · SUN Orthopaedic Group Inc

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-06-30
Primary Completion
2015-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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