Steroid injections for heel pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether steroid injections help people with pain in the bottom of the foot, called plantar fasciopathy. If you've had heel pain for at least six weeks, this treatment might reduce your pain and help you get back to your normal activities.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with plantar fasciopathy (heel pain) and have had symptoms for at least 6 weeks.
- Your heel pain is at least moderate — rating 4 or higher on a 0 to 10 pain scale.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no other foot conditions (like fractures or arthritis), diabetes, or autoimmune diseases that could affect healing.
- You have no known allergy to corticosteroids or local anesthetics.
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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