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A Novel Approach to Plantar Fasciitis in the Aging Population
NCT05834491 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether improving foot strength through foot exercises and minimal footwear can provide improved outcomes over the short and long term. The main research question it aims to answer is: Can the minimal footwear intervention be used to improve the health of aging adults with plantar fasciitis?? Participants will be randomized into 2 groups. One group will receive minimal shoes and foot strengthening and foot flexibility exercises. The other group will receive supportive shoes, foot orthotic device and foot flexibility exercises. Participants' step count will also be monitored. Researchers will compare pain and physical function between the minimal footwear (MF) and the foot orthotic (FO) groups at each of the follow-up sessions.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE minimal shoes and foot strengthening and flexibility exercises
- DEVICE Supportive Footwear, foot orthotic device and foot flexibility exercises
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- University of South Flroida — Tampa
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 138 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-08-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-05-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05834491
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05834491 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 138 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of South Florida, which has 144 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which minimal shoes and foot strengthening and flexibility exercises is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05834491 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05834491 about?
NCT05834491 is a clinical study titled "A Novel Approach to Plantar Fasciitis in the Aging Population". The goal of this study is to determine whether improving foot strength through foot exercises and minimal footwear can provide improved outcomes over the short and long term. The main research question it aims to answer is: Can the minimal footwear intervention be used to improve the health of aging...
What is the current status of trial NCT05834491?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 138 participants. The study started on 2023-08-07. Estimated completion is 2025-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05834491 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05834491?
The interventions under investigation include: minimal shoes and foot strengthening and flexibility exercises (DEVICE), Supportive Footwear, foot orthotic device and foot flexibility exercises (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05834491?
This trial is sponsored by University of South Florida, which has 144 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05834491 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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