Plantar Fasciitis of Both FeetIMPACT-PFNCT07614672
Effects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as Compared With Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis.
A study testing Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in people with Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This Randomized Controlled Trial aims to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal friction massage (MLFM) on pain, functional ability and gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 64 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- What is being tested?
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 22 Jun 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 to 64 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- inclusion criteria individuals with the presence of heel pain with first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest, tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle and positive windlass test individuals with symptoms greater than or equal to 6 weeks Adults and middle-aged adults (19 to 64 years) both males and females participants with BMI less than 35 kg/m2 individuals willing to participate and provide informed consent -
Who cannot join
- any surgery or fracture at lower extremity any neoplastic growth at foot any neurological or vascular disorders affecting gait participants using foot orthoses such as insoles, heel pads, arch support, or corrective footwear other causes of foot pain such as Achilles tendonitis, hallux valgus and ankle sprain
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
Ibadat International University Islamabad (IIUI)
Islamabad, Federal
About this study
This Randomized Controlled Trial aims to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal friction massage (MLFM) on pain, functional ability and gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- Being tested
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage
- Keywords
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Plantar
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)Procedure or surgery
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles using longitudinal and sweeping strokes from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot.
Manual Longitudinal Friction MassageProcedure or surgery
Manual longitudinal friction massage that will be applied manually using thumbs or fingers from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) | Experimental | Not described Receives: Procedure: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) |
| Manual Longitudinal Friction | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Procedure: Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Foot Pain
Foot pain measured via Visual Analogue Scale (0 to 100 mm), in which low score signifies less pain and higher score signifies more pain.
Measured: 4 weeks
Functional Ability
Functional Ability will be measured using Foot Function Index (FDI) which is a self-administered questionnaire (23 items), and a lower score signifies less functional disability whereas a higher score signifies higher functional disability
Measured: 4 weeks
Gait Velocity
Higher gait velocity signifies better outcome
Measured: 4 weeks
Stride Length
A higher stride length signifies better functional outcome
Measured: 4 weeks
Cadence
A higher cadence signifies a better functional outcome
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 May 2026
- Study start22 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion22 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Plantar Fasciitis of Both FeetStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Osama, Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Investigators
- Irsa Aftab, DPT, Principal investigator, IIUIMuhammad Osama, PhD, Study chair, IIUI
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07614672
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IIUI/REC/ADT/2026/05/267
- Acronym
- IMPACT-PF
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 22 May 2026
- Last updated
- 29 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as Compared With Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07614672
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IMPACT-PF / IIUI/REC/ADT/2026/05/267
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- Keywords
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 22 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This Randomized Controlled Trial aims to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal friction massage (MLFM) on pain, functional ability and gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) | Experimental | Procedure: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) |
| Manual Longitudinal Friction | Active comparator | Procedure: Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- inclusion criteria individuals with the presence of heel pain with first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest, tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle and positive windlass test individuals with symptoms greater than or equal to 6 weeks Adults and middle-aged adults (19 to 64 years) both males and females participants with BMI less than 35 kg/m2 individuals willing to participate and provide informed consent -
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- any surgery or fracture at lower extremity any neoplastic growth at foot any neurological or vascular disorders affecting gait participants using foot orthoses such as insoles, heel pads, arch support, or corrective footwear other causes of foot pain such as Achilles tendonitis, hallux valgus and ankle sprain
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles using longitudinal and sweeping strokes from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot. | Procedure or surgery | Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) |
| Manual Longitudinal Friction MassageManual longitudinal friction massage that will be applied manually using thumbs or fingers from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot. | Procedure or surgery | Manual Longitudinal Friction |
Primary outcome
Foot Pain
Time frame: 4 weeks
Foot pain measured via Visual Analogue Scale (0 to 100 mm), in which low score signifies less pain and higher score signifies more pain.
Functional Ability
Time frame: 4 weeks
Functional Ability will be measured using Foot Function Index (FDI) which is a self-administered questionnaire (23 items), and a lower score signifies less functional disability whereas a higher score signifies higher functional disability
Gait Velocity
Time frame: 4 weeks
Higher gait velocity signifies better outcome
Stride Length
Time frame: 4 weeks
A higher stride length signifies better functional outcome
Cadence
Time frame: 4 weeks
A higher cadence signifies a better functional outcome
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Irsa Aftab, DPT principal investigator
IIUI
Muhammad Osama, PhD study chair
IIUI
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in people with Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Foot Pain (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 May 2026.