| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104538 [Registered on: 23/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
21/02/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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A Study Comparing Two Manual Therapy Techniques to Reduce Heel Pain and Improve Foot Movement in People with Plantar Fasciitis |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Comparison of Subtalar Mobilisation and Movement with Mobilisation on Pain and Range of motion on Plantar Fasciitis Patient |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Sonali Kumari |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
9625087359 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
2024116897.sonali@pg.sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Rita Sharma |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
8178154869 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
rita.sharma@sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Rita Sharma |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
8178154869 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
rita.sharma@sharda.ac.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 201310 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 201310 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution and hospital |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Rita Sharma |
Sharda Hospital |
Department of Physiotherapy, F- Block,1st Floor, Sharda Hospital, Sharda University,
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Gautam Buddha Nagar 201310
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
8178154869
rita.sharma@sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M00-M99||Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group |
Participant will receive Subtalar Mobilisation with Physiotherapy Exercises 3 days in week |
| Intervention |
Experimental Group |
Participants will receive Movement with Mobilisation along with Physiotherapy Exercises 3 days in week |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
60.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Diagnosis of plantar fasciitis based on clinical examination (e.g., heel pain on first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest).
2. Presence of heel and/or foot pain localized to the plantar fascia origin.
3. Limited ankle range of motion due to pain.
4. Positive findings of localized tenderness at the medial calcaneal tubercle.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. History of trauma to the lower limb in the past year.
2. Systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases. Previous foot surgery or fracture below the knee.
3. Diagnosed with fat pad syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or other neurological conditions affecting foot function.
4. Presence of acute infection, ulcers, or skin conditions at the treatment site.
5. Use of corticosteroid injections or invasive treatments for PF in the past 3 months. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Stratified randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Visual Analogue Scale, Foot Ankle Disability Index, Ankle ROM (Plantar Flexion & Dorsiflexion) |
Outcome measures will be assessed by Baseline, post intervention 3 week and 6 week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Visual Analogue Scale, Foot Ankle Disability Index, Ankle ROM (Plantar Flexion & Dorsiflexion) |
Outcome measures will be assessed by Baseline, post intervention 3 week & 6 week |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="48"
Sample Size from India="48"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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16/03/2026 |
| 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 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This study compares two physiotherapy treatment methods for people suffering from plantar fasciitis, a common condition that causes heel pain, especially during the first steps in the morning or after long periods of rest. Many patients with this condition also experience stiffness and reduced ankle movement, which can increase stress on the foot. In this study, 48 patients aged between 30 and 60 years will be divided into two groups. One group will receive subtalar mobilisation along with regular physiotherapy exercises, while the other group will receive mobilization with movement (MWM) along with the same exercises. The treatment will be given three times per week, and pain levels, ankle range of motion, and foot function will be measured before and after the treatment. It is expected that both treatments will help reduce pain and improve movement, but mobilization with movement may show slightly better results. The findings of this study will help determine which treatment is more effective for managing plantar fasciitis. |