Nerve block for chronic heel fracture pain
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a non-surgical treatment (pulsed radiofrequency, or PRF) applied to a nerve in the ankle to see if it can reduce long-term pain after a heel bone (calcaneus) fracture. It may be an option if you have had pain for more than 3 months and other treatments haven't worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have had a heel bone (calcaneus) fracture in the past.
- Your pain must be a 6 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible).
- The pain must have lasted at least 3 months after the fracture.
- You should not have other foot conditions that cause pain, like plantar fasciitis or a heel spur.
- You must not be pregnant, have a bleeding disorder, or be taking antiplatelet medications (like aspirin or clopidogrel).
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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