Compare moving vs fixed night splints for heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of night splints to treat early plantar fasciitis (heel pain). It aims to see which splint type helps your symptoms and walking more after nighttime use.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can walk without a cane, walker, or other gait aid
- Your heel pain started within the last 6 months (new or recent plantar fasciitis)
- Your pain fits plantar fasciitis symptoms (especially “first-step” pain in the morning or after sitting)
- You do not use narcotic pain medicines (opioids)
- You have not had a prior injection into the plantar fascia and have not had plantar fascia surgery
- You should not have certain other foot/ankle conditions (like arthritis, gout, tendon inflammation, or nerve problems) or prior heel injury/fracture
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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