Corrective Calcaneal Kinesiology Tape in Adolescents With Pronated Foot
Launched by BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY · Nov 18, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of July 23, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study will be conducted to find the effect of a program of corrective kinesiotaping on pain intensity, foot function, and the sonographic picture of the plantar fascia in adolescents with pronated feet. Thirty adolescents suffering from plantar heel pain associated with pronated feet will be included in this study. They will be distributed randomly into 2 groups: Group A will receive corrective kinesiotaping (50-75% stretch) for 6 weeks, 2 times per week with 1 day of rest; Group B will receive a home program of intrinsic foot strengthening and stretching exercises. Data will be collec...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Children with unilateral or bilateral plantar fasciitis.
- • pronated foot or foot on weightbearing in the navicular drops test.
- • Pain and tenderness to palpation at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus for a minimum of 6 weeks and maximum of 6 months
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Corticosteroid injection of the heel within the past 3 months.
- • Posterior heel pain.
- • Systemic inflammatory conditions.
- • Diabetes.
- • Surgery of the foot.
- • Neuromuscular conditions e.g. CP.
- • Individuals with BMI \> 25.
- • Individuals engaged in regular athletic activities
About Beni Suef University
Beni-Suef University is a prominent academic institution in Egypt dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university fosters a multidisciplinary approach to research, engaging faculty, students, and healthcare professionals in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. The institution is committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring that all clinical trials conducted under its auspices are designed to enhance patient care and contribute to the global body of medical research. Through its initiatives, Beni-Suef University aims to translate research findings into practical applications that benefit communities locally and internationally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Tayseer S Abdeldayem, PhD
Principal Investigator
Beni-Suef University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported