Botox or steroid shots for long-term heel pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares botulinum toxin A (“Botox”) to steroid injections for chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel and foot pain. It aims to see which shot helps symptoms better when other treatments haven’t worked for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You have heel/foot pain symptoms caused by plantar fasciitis
- Your plantar fasciitis is confirmed on an MRI scan
- Your symptoms have lasted more than 3 months and at least 3 months of treatment didn’t help
- You can get checked to rule out other possible causes of your pain
- You are able and willing to sign an informed consent form
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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