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CTRI Number

CTRI/2026/02/102788 [Registered on: 02/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively

Last Modified On:

31/01/2026

Post Graduate Thesis

Yes

Type of Trial

Interventional

Type of Study

Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA)

Study Design

Randomized, Parallel Group Trial

Public Title of Study

Effectiveness of kinesiotiaping for plantar fasciitis

Scientific Title of Study

Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping with Exercises in Individuals with Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Trial Acronym

NIL

Secondary IDs if Any

Secondary ID	Identifier
nil	NIL

Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)

Name	Mr. Navathej N K
Designation	POST GRADUATE STUDENT
Affiliation	Yenepoya physiotherapy college
Address	6th floor, Department of physiotherapy, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College Naringana, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India
Phone	9744298392
Fax
Email	36954@yenepoya.edu.in

Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query

Name	Ms. Saloni Shetty
Designation	Assistant Professor
Affiliation	Yenepoya physiotherapy college,
Address	6th floor, Department of physiotherapy, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College Naringana, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India
Phone	9902401904
Fax
Email	salonishetty@yenepoya.edu.in

Details of Contact Person
Public Query

Name	Ms. Saloni Shetty
Designation	Assistant Professor
Affiliation	Yenepoya physiotherapy college,
Address	6th floor, Department of physiotherapy, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College Naringana, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India
Phone	9902401904
Fax
Email	salonishetty@yenepoya.edu.in

Source of Monetary or Material Support

6th floor, Department of physiotherapy, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College Naringana, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India

Primary Sponsor

Name	Mr Navathej N K
Address	6th floor, Department of physiotherapy, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College Naringana, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA 575018 India
Type of Sponsor	Other [Self]

Details of Secondary Sponsor

Name	Address
NIL	NIL

Countries of Recruitment

India

Sites of Study

No of Sites = 1
Name of Principal Investigator	Name of Site	Site Address	Phone/Fax/Email
Dr Navathej N K	Yenepoya Medical College Hospital	6th floor, Department of Physiotherapy, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018 Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA Dakshina Kannada KARNATAKA	09744298392 36954@yenepoya.edu.in

Details of Ethics Committee

No of Ethics Committees= 1
Name of Committee	Approval Status
yenepoya ethics committee -3	Approved

Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI

Status

Not Applicable

Health Condition / Problems Studied

Health Type	Condition
Patients	(1) ICD-10 Condition: M708\|\|Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure,

Intervention / Comparator Agent

Type	Name	Details
Intervention	KINESIOTAPING + strengthening exercises	In this along with strengthening exercises, a kinesiotape that was 5 cm broad and 0.5 mm thick was used. Each participant received three strips of tape, which were applied to the mid-arch of the foot, the gastrocnemius muscle, and the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Each participants leg length determined how long each tape was. The first strips length was measured from the metatarsal head to the musculotendinous junction of the Achilles tendon and soleus muscle. The fan method was used to cut four thin strips of tape from the metatarsal head to the mid-metatarsal level at one end. The first strip was positioned on the heel without tension at first, then utilizing the tendon correction technique with 50% available tension to go up the Achilles tendon to the musculotendinous junction while the patient was in a dorsiflexed ankle posture. Upon arriving to the junction, the tape tension was reduced to 25% of the overall tension. Applying the other end of the tape using the ligament repair technique, 50%–75% of the possible tension was applied from the heel to the mid-metatarsal level. After that, the final four thin strips were put tension-free to the skin closest to the metatarsal heads. The distal popliteal crease and the ball of the calcaneus were used to measure the second strips length. With 15% to 25% available tension, the tape was positioned from the distal end of the Achilles tendon to the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle using the muscular inhibition technique. The tape was cut into a Y shape at one end. The mechanical correction approach was used to position the third strip over the mid-arch with 25%–50% available tension. The foots longitudinal arch was supported and raised by this strip.
Comparator Agent	Strengthening exercises	Conventional treatment will be applied through an immediate and 3rd day of intervention per week with proper rest intervals. Isometric tibialis posterior muscle strengthening: Turn the plantar surface of the foot toward the face while sitting with the foot supported on the other knee, as if something were stuck underneath it. Apply force to the opposite movement and count to five before releasing. For each set, repeat ten times, and complete three sets in a single day. Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening–Short foot exercise: Place your foot on the floor in a subtalar neutral posture while seated in a chair. Toes should remain flat on the ground while you attempt to lift the medial arch. Hold the posture for 15 seconds. Do three sets in a day, repeating ten times for each set. Tibialis posterior muscle strengthening–Heel raise exercise: In standing position (hold on to an item if needed) raise both heels slowly until standing on tip toes. Stay 5 to 3 seconds, then slowly turn back the heel to the floor. Repeat 10 times for each set, do 3 sets in a day. Intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle strengthening–Towel curl Exercise: Sit with the foot flat on the floor on a towel. Keeping the heel stationary, attempt to pull the towel with toes.

Inclusion Criteria

Age From	18.00 Year(s)
Age To	65.00 Year(s)
Gender	Both
Details	Age group between 18 and 65 years old Experiences pain when the plantar fascia is palpated. Experiences pain on the first step when they wake up in the morning or after a prolonged period of rest. Pain reduced immediately after the first few steps but aggravated with additional physical activity.

ExclusionCriteria

Details

Past history of steroid injections
Has a history of rheumatological illness, coagulopathy, thrombophilia, neoplasia, and systemic inflammatory disorders etc.
Has a history of foot or lumbar surgery and exhibits signs of lumbar radiculopathy.
Skin allergy or any other dermatology related issues.

Method of Generating Random Sequence

Computer generated randomization

Method of Concealment

An Open list of random numbers

Blinding/Masking

Not Applicable

Primary Outcome

Outcome	TimePoints
visual analogue scale Goniometry World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire-brief	At baseline 3rd day

Secondary Outcome

Outcome	TimePoints
nil	nil

Target Sample Size

Total Sample Size="34"
Sample Size from India="34"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"

Phase of Trial

N/A

Date of First Enrollment (India)

11/02/2026

Date of Study Completion (India)

Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials

Date of First Enrollment (Global)

Date Missing

Date of Study Completion (Global)

Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials

Estimated Duration of Trial

Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0"

Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)

Not Applicable

Recruitment Status of Trial (India)

Not Yet Recruiting

Publication Details

N/A

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?

Response - NO

Brief Summary

This study is intended to find the effectiveness of KT with exercises on pain, range of motion and quality of life in patient with PF using controlled group and intervention group. For controlled group, strengthening exercises will be given and for experimental group KT followed by strengthening exercises will be given. The outcome of the study will be assessed by Visual Analogue Scale for pain, Goniometer for measuring range of motion and WHOQOL-BREF scale to assess Quality of Life.