Arch support vs. stretch tape for heel pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two simple treatments for heel pain (plantar fasciitis): an arch support and a special tape that stretches the tight band under your foot. It compares which one works better for recent or ongoing pain in just one foot.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 65 years old.
- You have pain on the bottom of your heel when pressing on the inner side.
- Your ankle movement is limited (less than 16 degrees when bending your foot upward).
- Your symptoms are only in one foot (not both).
- You do not have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, a broken ankle or foot, nerve problems, or an open wound on your foot.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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