Steroid injection for heel pain from plantar fasciitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how a steroid injection affects pain and the thickness of the tissue in the foot for people with plantar fasciitis. It may help doctors understand if the injection reduces pain and inflammation in the heel.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (heel pain).
- You have received a corticosteroid injection for this condition.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not had more than one steroid injection in the last 6 months.
- You do not have an inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
- You have not had heel surgery or a recent injury to the heel area.
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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