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Barefoot Walking VS Standardised Conservative Care for Plantar Fasciopathy

NCT07600229 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 74

Last updated 2026-05-22

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a barefoot walking programme can treat plantar fasciopathy (heel pain) in adults aged 18-70. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does a barefoot walking programme reduce heel pain compared to a standardised stretching and strengthening programme?
* Does a barefoot walking programme improve foot function and quality of life in adults with plantar fasciopathy?

Researchers will compare a barefoot walking programme to a standardised stretching and strengthening programme to see if barefoot walking is an effective conservative management approach for plantar fasciopathy.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to either a barefoot walking programme or a stretching and strengthening programme
* Complete a 12-week home-based exercise programme
* Complete short weekly questionnaires throughout the 12 weeks
* Complete 3 follow-up surveys over 6 months after the intervention ends
* Receive education on load management and plantar fasciopathy

Conditions

  • Plantar Fasciopathy
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
  • Heel Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Barefoot Walking Programme

A structured 12-week progressive home-based barefoot walking programme on grass for adults with plantar fasciopathy. Participants gradually increase the duration and frequency of barefoot walking over the 12-week period. Education on plantar fasciopathy and load management principles is provided. Adherence and symptom response are monitored via weekly questionnaires.

BEHAVIORAL

Standardised Conservative Care

A structured 12-week standardised home-based stretching and strengthening programme for adults with plantar fasciopathy. The programme includes plantar fascia and calf stretching alongside progressive foot and lower limb strengthening exercises. Education on plantar fasciopathy and load management principles is provided. Adherence and symptom response are monitored via weekly questionnaires

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Elisabetta Brigo

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-07
Primary Completion
2027-10-31
Completion
2027-10-31

Countries

  • Ireland

Study Locations

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