An interventional study of Calcaneal taping and Windlass taping in Football Players, sponsored by Riphah International University. Recruiting at 2 sites in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-01-03.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 20 studies in Fasciitis, Plantar with a site in Pakistan — 6 open to participants now, 7 under way, none of them phase 3. Fasciitis, Plantar · Pakistan.
Among the 20 studies in Fasciitis, Plantar with a site in Pakistan, this one is the 16th largest by planned enrollment, is the only one that started in 2024, is one of 20 with no phase, and was the 9th registered.
223 studies on the registry are indexed under Fasciitis, Plantar; 58 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 34 is below the median of 56 across 194 interventional studies indexed under Fasciitis, Plantar.
Browse Fasciitis, Plantar studies →6 of the 20 studies in Fasciitis, Plantar with a site in Pakistan are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 29 Fasciitis, Plantar studies recruiting now, 5 (17%) set no upper age limit and 21 (72%) stop at 75 or younger; 0 take children under 18; 4 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years and older · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
The full table on the hub →20 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2021; this study’s year is marked. 1 started in 2024.
Median enrollment 48 across the 20 interventional studies. Of the 11 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
None of the 20 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Riphah International University is the lead sponsor of 2,193 studies on the registry; 650 are open to participants now.
Riphah International University has 8 studies filed under Fasciitis, Plantar — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
2 of the studies in Fasciitis, Plantar with a site in Pakistan that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07856147Foundation University IslamabadComparison of Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument- Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization in Plantar Fasciitis | 2026-12-18 |
| NCT07614672Ibadat International University, IslamabadEffects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as Compared With Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis. | 2026-12-22 |
Among the 20 studies in Fasciitis, Plantar with a site in Pakistan, from their registry updates:
Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent ailment that affects the plantar fascia, a dense tissue strip that spans the underside of the foot, from the heel bone to the toes. Football players are especially susceptible to this ailment because of the sport's high-impact nature, which includes repetitive sprinting, jumping, and quick changes in direction. Taping has been used for many years for various ailments. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two taping techniques i.e. windlass taping and calcaneal taping on pain, flexibility and lower extremity function in football players.
The study will be a randomized clinical trial conducted at the Pakistan Sports Board and The Raider's football club over a duration of 10 months after synopsis approval. The required sample size for each group, after accounting for a 10% attrition rate, will be 17. Two study groups will be established: Group A, which will receive calcaneal taping among football players, and Group B, which will receive windlass taping among football players. Nonprobability purposive sampling will be employed. Data will be collected using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Hubscher maneuver, goniometer, and lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) to assess pain severity, flat foot type flexibility, joint range of motion, and lower limb function, respectively. This comprehensive study aims to contribute valuable insights into the effects of calcaneal and windlass taping on football players.
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Calcaneal taping is a method employed to offer assistance and relieve discomfort in the heel and ankle area. Start with a clean surface and apply first tape from lateral malleolus, pulling calcaneus in medial direction and attach to medial malleolus. Apply two more tapes in the same manner going distally. Apply an anchor tape at back of heel.
Other: Calcaneal taping
Begin by anchoring the tape just above the ball of the foot (metatarsal heads). Tear or cut a strip of tape, approximately 2-3 inches long, and place it horizontally around the foot, securing the starting point. Pull the tape diagonally across the bottom of the foot, aiming to support the arch. The tape should be applied with moderate tension to provide support without causing discomfort. While keeping tension on the tape, extend the big toe (great toe) upward. As the toe extends, the tape should tighten, activating the windlass mechanism and providing additional arch support.
Other: Windlass taping
Calcaneal taping is a method employed to offer assistance and relieve discomfort in the heel and ankle area. Start with a clean surface and apply first tape from lateral malleolus, pulling calcaneus in medial direction and attach to medial malleolus. Apply two more tapes in the same manner going distally. Apply an anchor tape at back of heel.
Begin by anchoring the tape just above the ball of the foot (metatarsal heads). Tear or cut a strip of tape, approximately 2-3 inches long, and place it horizontally around the foot, securing the starting point. Pull the tape diagonally across the bottom of the foot, aiming to support the arch. The tape should be applied with moderate tension to provide support without causing discomfort. While keeping tension on the tape, extend the big toe (great toe) upward. As the toe extends, the tape should tighten, activating the windlass mechanism and providing additional arch support.
numeric pain rating scale
This is a self-report assessment where participants evaluate their pain using a number scale. The scale normally spans from 0 to 10, where 0 signifies the absence of pain and 10 signifies the most severe agony imaginable.
Time frame: 1 week
hubscher maneuver
It is a method of evaluating the flexibility of a pes planus or flat foot type. The test is performed with the patient weight bearing, with the foot flat on the ground, while the clinician dorsiflexors the hallux and watches for an increasing concavity of the Arches of the foot
Time frame: 1 week
calcaneal stance phase angle
it is the sngle between calcaneal bisection and vertical line to floor when patient is standing erect on flat surface.
Time frame: 1 week
lower extremity functional scale
The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a patient-reported instrument used to assess the level of functioning in cases of lower extremity musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. The LEFS has 20 questions with scores ranging from 0 (severe difficulty/inability to execute activity) to 4 (no difficulties). The overall score can be calculated by adding the points for each item.
Time frame: 1 week
Plan to share: No
Started Oct 2024 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Jan 2025, 3 months after the start.
Of 104 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Fasciitis, Plantar, half reached primary completion within 11 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 21. This study's planned 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 109 studies reached it within 11 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 22.
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