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Ice Packs Versus Cold Baths Combined With Standard Exercise Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllIbadat International University, Islamabad
NCT07694999 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ice pack therapy and cold bath immersion when combined with standard exercise therapy in adults with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that can limit daily activities and reduce quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ice pack therapy or cold bath therapy in addition to the same standardized exercise program. The primary outcome will be pain intensity measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and the secondary outcome will be foot function measured using the Foot Function Index (FFI). The findings of this study may help identify the more effective cryotherapy method for reducing pain and improving function in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Clinical diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral Plantar Fasciitis. * Heel pain localized to the medial calcaneal tubercle. * Positive Windlass test. * Pain intensity of ≥4 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. * Willing to comply with the study protocol and attend all treatment and assessment sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * History of foot or ankle surgery within the previous 6 months. * Corticosteroid injection for plantar fasciitis within the previous month. * Neurological disorders affecting the lower limb. * Peripheral vascular disease or other vascular disorders affecting the lower limb. * Open wounds, skin infections, or contraindications to cryotherapy. * Pregnancy. * Participation in another interventional clinical trial during the study period. * Inability to follow the study protocol or complete outcome assessments.
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What it tests

  • Ice Pack Therapy
  • Cold Water Immersion
  • Standard Exercise Therapy
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Where

1 site
Shahab Orthopedic and General Hospital
Peshawar, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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