Comparing two treatments for long-term heel pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for long-term heel pain: a newer procedure using heat (radiofrequency) and a traditional steroid injection. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis.
- You have not had surgery in the heel area before.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have certain health problems like bleeding disorders, nerve damage, or poor blood flow in the legs.
- You are not allergic to the study medications.
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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