Low-dose radiation for heel pain with plantar fasciitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) can help people with long-term heel pain from plantar fasciitis and a heel spur. It uses imaging and checkups to measure how well the treatment works.
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Who can take part
- You are age 40 or older.
- You have had heel pain (plantar fasciitis) for at least 3 months with no recent injury or other foot problems.
- You have not had radiation therapy for cancer before.
- You have not had a steroid injection in your heel recently.
- You can safely have an MRI (no metal implants or severe claustrophobia).
- If you could become pregnant, you are willing to use reliable birth control during the study.
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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