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

2026年7月10日 更新者：Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Comparative Efficacy of Ice Packs Versus Cold Baths With Standard Exercise Therapy in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis

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.

調査の概要

状態

募集

条件

介入・治療

詳細な説明

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of plantar heel pain and is associated with functional limitations, reduced mobility, and impaired quality of life. Conservative management is considered the first-line treatment and typically includes therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening, patient education, and cryotherapy. Although cryotherapy is widely used to relieve pain and reduce tissue inflammation, there is limited evidence comparing the effectiveness of different cryotherapy modalities in patients with plantar fasciitis.

This study is a prospective, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial designed to compare the clinical effectiveness of ice pack application and cold bath immersion when both are combined with a standardized exercise therapy program.

Eligible adults diagnosed with plantar fasciitis will be randomly allocated into one of two intervention groups:

Group A: Ice pack therapy combined with standard exercise therapy. Group B: Cold bath immersion combined with standard exercise therapy.

Both groups will receive identical exercise therapy consisting of plantar fascia stretching, calf muscle stretching, eccentric heel raises, and balance training. Cryotherapy will be administered for 10 minutes per session, five sessions per week, for two weeks.

The primary outcome will be pain intensity measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The secondary outcome will be functional disability measured using the Foot Function Index (FFI). Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline and immediately after completion of the two-week intervention period.

The study hypothesizes that one cryotherapy modality may provide superior pain relief and functional improvement when combined with standard exercise therapy. The results are expected to provide evidence for selecting the most effective, low-cost, and easily applicable cryotherapy intervention for conservative management of plantar fasciitis and may contribute to evidence-based physiotherapy practice.

研究の種類

介入

入学 (推定)

40

段階

  • 適用できない

連絡先と場所

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研究連絡先

研究連絡先のバックアップ

研究場所

  • パキスタン
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
      • Peshawar、Khyber Pakhtunkhwa、パキスタン
        • 募集
        • Shahab Orthopedic and General Hospital
        • コンタクト：

参加基準

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適格基準

就学可能な年齢

  • 大人
  • 高齢者

健康ボランティアの受け入れ

いいえ

説明

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.

研究計画

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研究はどのように設計されていますか？

デザインの詳細

  • 主な目的：処理
  • 割り当て：ランダム化
  • 介入モデル：並列代入
  • マスキング：なし（オープンラベル）

武器と介入

参加者グループ / アーム
介入・治療
実験的：Ice Pack + Standard Exercise Therapy
Participants assigned to this arm will receive ice pack therapy in combination with a standardized exercise therapy program. Ice packs will be applied to the plantar aspect of the affected foot for 10 minutes per session, five sessions per week for two weeks. The exercise program includes plantar fascia stretching, calf muscle stretching, eccentric heel raises, and balance training.
手順：Ice Pack Therapy
Ice pack therapy will be administered by applying crushed ice or a commercial gel ice pack wrapped in a thin towel to the plantar aspect of the heel and medial longitudinal arch of the affected foot. The intervention will be applied for 10 minutes per session, five sessions per week for two weeks. Skin integrity will be assessed before and after treatment to minimize the risk of cold-related injury.
手順：Standard Exercise Therapy
All participants will receive the same standardized exercise therapy program consisting of plantar fascia stretching, gastrocnemius and soleus stretching, eccentric heel raises, and balance training. Supervised sessions will be conducted five times per week for two weeks, with participants instructed to continue home exercises on non-supervised days. The exercise program is identical for both intervention groups.
実験的：Cold Bath + Standard Exercise Therapy
Participants assigned to this arm will receive cold bath immersion in combination with the same standardized exercise therapy program. The affected foot will be immersed in cold water maintained at 10-15°C for 10 minutes per session, five sessions per week for two weeks. The exercise program includes plantar fascia stretching, calf muscle stretching, eccentric heel raises, and balance training.
手順：Standard Exercise Therapy
All participants will receive the same standardized exercise therapy program consisting of plantar fascia stretching, gastrocnemius and soleus stretching, eccentric heel raises, and balance training. Supervised sessions will be conducted five times per week for two weeks, with participants instructed to continue home exercises on non-supervised days. The exercise program is identical for both intervention groups.
手順：Cold Water Immersion
Cold water immersion will be administered by immersing the affected foot up to the malleoli in water maintained at 10-15°C for 10 minutes per session, five sessions per week for two weeks. Water temperature will be monitored before each treatment session, and participants will be observed for discomfort or excessive numbness throughout the intervention.

この研究は何を測定していますか？

主要な結果の測定

結果測定
メジャーの説明
時間枠
Pain Intensity Measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
時間枠：Baseline and at the end of the 2-week intervention period
Pain intensity will be assessed using the 10-cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Participants will rate heel pain experienced during the first steps in the morning and during daily activities. A reduction in the VAS score indicates improvement.
Baseline and at the end of the 2-week intervention period
Foot Function Measured by the Foot Function Index (FFI)
時間枠：Baseline and at the end of the 2-week intervention period
Functional status will be evaluated using the Foot Function Index (FFI), a validated questionnaire that measures pain, disability, and activity limitation associated with foot disorders. Scores range from 0% to 100%, with lower scores indicating better foot function.
Baseline and at the end of the 2-week intervention period

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スポンサー

Ibadat International University, Islamabad

捜査官

  • 主任研究者：Dr Zahid Mehmood、Ibadat International University

研究記録日

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主要日程の研究

研究開始 (実際)

2026年2月17日

一次修了 (推定)

2026年7月6日

研究の完了 (推定)

2026年7月7日

試験登録日

最初に提出

2026年7月4日

QC基準を満たした最初の提出物

2026年7月4日

最初の投稿 (実際)

2026年7月10日

学習記録の更新

投稿された最後の更新 (実際)

2026年7月13日

QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました

2026年7月10日

最終確認日

2026年7月1日

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本研究に関する用語

キーワード

追加の関連 MeSH 用語

その他の研究ID番号

  • Ref: IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/02/258

個々の参加者データ (IPD) の計画

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いいえ

IPD プランの説明

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be made publicly available because the study is an investigator-initiated academic research project, and participant confidentiality and privacy will be protected in accordance with institutional ethical requirements. De-identified aggregate data will be reported in publications and presentations. Requests for additional study information may be considered by the principal investigator and the institutional ethics committee, subject to applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.

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