Compare two treatments for chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments—bone marrow aspirate and platelet-rich fibrin—to see which works better for long-lasting heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. It may help if your pain has not improved with standard treatments like stretching or physical therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old
- You have had heel pain from plantar fasciitis for more than 6 months, confirmed by ultrasound
- Your pain has not improved with conventional treatments like stretching, orthotics, physical therapy, or steroid injections
- Your heel pain rating is at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale
- You have not had foot or ankle surgery on the same side
- You do not have active infections, inflammatory diseases, poorly controlled diabetes, or other conditions that affect healing
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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