Adding nerve treatment for chronic heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding a nerve treatment (pulsed radiofrequency of the sural nerve) to standard care helps people with long-lasting heel pain. It may reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had heel pain for at least 3 months
- Your pain level is greater than 5 out of 10
- You have not had a foot fracture or foot tumor
- You are not pregnant or on blood thinners
- You are able to understand and agree to 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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