Understanding Tests for Chronic Heel Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study evaluates the best ways to diagnose and measure chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis) in patients considering surgery. By comparing patients with long-lasting heel pain to those without foot problems, researchers aim to improve how doctors identify and assess this condition.
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Who can take part
- You have had heel pain for at least 12 months that hasn't improved with non-surgical treatment
- You are considering or on a waiting list for heel pain surgery at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
- You are 18 years old or older
- An MRI shows your heel pain is not caused by other conditions
- You do not have nerve compression in your ankle (tarsal tunnel syndrome)
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or pregnancy
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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