Needle therapy for chronic foot pain in adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a new treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis (heel pain) using very thin needles that deliver a mild electrical current to the muscles and fascia. It may help people who have had heel pain for at least 6 weeks and haven't tried other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had heel pain for at least 6 weeks, especially when you take your first steps in the morning or after sitting.
- An ultrasound has shown your plantar fascia is thicker than normal (more than 4 mm).
- You haven't had any previous medical treatment for this condition.
- You agree not to take anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) during the treatment period.
- You do not have any active infections, inflammatory diseases, or blood clotting problems, and you are not pregnant.
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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