Plantar Fasciitis of Both FeetNCT07761000
Evaluation of Spinal Posture, Balance, and Core Muscle Endurance in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis
An observational study of Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet, run by Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The study will include individuals aged 18-50 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- What is being tested?
- evaluation
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Aug 2026to 15 Jan 2027
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population will consist of individuals aged 18-50 years. The case group will include patients who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The control group will consist of healthy volunteers recruited from among patients' relatives who are within the same age range and have no heel pain. Individuals with an orthopedic deformity or neurological disorder that may affect posture, balance, or physical performance will not be included in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Being between 18-50 years of age,
- Having heel pain for at least 3 months,
- Having a clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis.
Who cannot join
- Presence of neurological disease
- Vestibular disorder
- Rheumatological disease
- History of lower extremity surgery
- Vision problem that may affect balance.
- Pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of Spinal Posture, Balance, and Core Muscle Endurance in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis: A Case-Control Study
The study will include individuals aged 18-50 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The control group will consist of healthy volunteers within the same age range who do not have heel pain and are recruited from among patients' relatives. Individuals with any orthopedic deformity or neurological disorder will be excluded from both groups.
Read the detailed description
The study will include individuals aged 18-50 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The control group will consist of healthy volunteers within the same age range who do not have heel pain and are recruited from among patients' relatives. Individuals with any orthopedic deformity or neurological disorder will be excluded from both groups.
Core muscle endurance will be assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Tests, dynamic balance using the Y-Balance Test, and static balance using the Single-Leg Stance Test. Foot function will be evaluated using the Foot Function Index, spinal posture using a bubble inclinometer, and pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- Being tested
- evaluation
- Keywords
- Plantar fasciitis, spinal posture, static balance, dynamic balance, foot function, heel pain
- Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Plantar
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
evaluationOther
All participants will undergo a standardized evaluation. Core muscle endurance will be assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Tests. Dynamic balance will be evaluated using the Y-Balance Test, while static balance will be assessed using the Single-Leg Stance Test. Spinal posture will be evaluated using a bubble inclinometer. Foot function will be assessed using the Foot Function Index, and heel pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale. No therapeutic intervention will be administered as part of the study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Plantar fasciitis | evaluation Receives: Other: evaluation | |
| Healthy | evaluation Receives: Other: evaluation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Spinal Posture Assessed Using a Bubble Inclinometer
Sagittal spinal posture will be evaluated using a bubble inclinometer. Thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles will be measured in degrees under standardized standing conditions. Higher angular values indicate a greater degree of the corresponding spinal curvature.
Measured: During the single assessment session, approximately 10 minutes.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2026
- Study start5 Aug 2026
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jan 2027 (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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Esra BAYRAMOĞLU DEMİRDÖĞEN, Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
- Investigators
- Esra BAYRAMOĞLU DEMİRDÖĞEN, Principal investigator, Kırşehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07761000
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KAEU-EBAYRAMOGLUD-009
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: privacy of personal information
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Spinal Posture, Balance, and Core Muscle Endurance in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis: A Case-Control Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07761000
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KAEU-EBAYRAMOGLUD-009
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- Keywords
- Plantar fasciitis, spinal posture, static balance, dynamic balance, foot function, heel pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 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.
The study will include individuals aged 18-50 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The control group will consist of healthy volunteers within the same age range who do not have heel pain and are recruited from among patients' relatives. Individuals with any orthopedic deformity or neurological disorder will be excluded from both groups.
Detailed description
The study will include individuals aged 18-50 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The control group will consist of healthy volunteers within the same age range who do not have heel pain and are recruited from among patients' relatives. Individuals with any orthopedic deformity or neurological disorder will be excluded from both groups.
Core muscle endurance will be assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Tests, dynamic balance using the Y-Balance Test, and static balance using the Single-Leg Stance Test. Foot function will be evaluated using the Foot Function Index, spinal posture using a bubble inclinometer, and pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Plantar fasciitis | – | Other: evaluationevaluation |
| Healthy | – | Other: evaluationevaluation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population will consist of individuals aged 18-50 years. The case group will include patients who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Hospital with heel pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. The control group will consist of healthy volunteers recruited from among patients' relatives who are within the same age range and have no heel pain. Individuals with an orthopedic deformity or neurological disorder that may affect posture, balance, or physical performance will not be included in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being between 18-50 years of age,
- Having heel pain for at least 3 months,
- Having a clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Presence of neurological disease
- Vestibular disorder
- Rheumatological disease
- History of lower extremity surgery
- Vision problem that may affect balance.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| evaluationAll participants will undergo a standardized evaluation. Core muscle endurance will be assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Tests. Dynamic balance will be evaluated using the Y-Balance Test, while static balance will be assessed using the Single-Leg Stance Test. Spinal posture will be evaluated using a bubble inclinometer. Foot function will be assessed using the Foot Function Index, and heel pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale. No therapeutic intervention will be administered as part of the study. | Other | Healthy, Plantar fasciitis |
Primary outcome
Spinal Posture Assessed Using a Bubble Inclinometer
Time frame: During the single assessment session, approximately 10 minutes.
Sagittal spinal posture will be evaluated using a bubble inclinometer. Thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles will be measured in degrees under standardized standing conditions. Higher angular values indicate a greater degree of the corresponding spinal curvature.
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 12 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. privacy of personal information
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Esra BAYRAMOĞLU DEMİRDÖĞEN principal investigator
Kırşehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet, run by Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 6 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Spinal Posture Assessed Using a Bubble Inclinometer (time frame: During the single assessment session, approximately 10 minutes.). 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 12 Aug 2026.