Shockwave therapy for stress fractures in the lower body
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether shockwave therapy (a non-surgical treatment using sound waves) can help heal stress fractures or bone stress injuries in the lower body (pelvis, hip, thigh, shin, heel, or foot). It may help you recover faster and avoid surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You exercise or play sports for at least 2.5 hours per week.
- You have a stress fracture or bone stress injury in your pelvis, hip, thigh bone, shin, heel, or foot.
- You are not planning surgery for this injury in the next 8 weeks.
- You have not had shockwave therapy for this condition before.
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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