Textured Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis
(TIRE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will evaluate the immediate effects of wearing textured insoles on gait, postural control, and sensorimotor function in adults with plantar fasciopathy. Researchers will compare functional performance while participants wear textured insoles to determine whether this intervention may improve stability, movement and future studies of longer-term treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (heel pain). Participants should not have other major foot problems or conditions that could affect walking.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants will wear textured or smooth insoles while completing gait, postural control, and sensorimotor function assessments to evaluate the acute effects of the intervention on plantar fasciopathy.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for immediate effects on postural control, gait characteristics, plantar sensation, and pressure-pain threshold after wearing insoles.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Textured Insole
Trial Overview
The study compares the immediate effects of wearing textured insoles versus smooth insoles on walking, balance, and foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Each participant tries both types of insoles to see which works better.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Participants will wear textured insoles while completing gait, postural control, and sensorimotor function assessments to evaluate the acute effects of the intervention on plantar fasciopathy.
Participants will wear a smooth (non-textured) insole while completing the same assessments to serve as the comparison condition in the crossover study.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Jennifer Xu
Lead Sponsor
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Collaborator
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