Plantar fascia embolization with SakuraBead for heel pain
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This trial tests a new treatment for plantar fasciitis using tiny beads (SakuraBead) that are injected to block abnormal blood vessels and reduce pain. It may help people with chronic heel pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old
- You must have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (heel pain) with a thickened plantar fascia and dark areas on ultrasound
- You cannot have acute foot injuries like a sprain, torn ligament, or broken bone
- You cannot have nerve damage or numbness in your feet
- You cannot have heel pain from other causes like stress fractures, arthritis, gout, or bursitis
- You cannot have had prior surgery or a ruptured plantar fascia in the affected foot
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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