Acupuncture treatment for heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture (thin needles placed in the skin) can relieve heel pain. If you have heel pain that started recently and haven't tried other treatments yet, this study may help you find relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 40–70 years old
- Heel pain that started less than 2 months ago
- No previous treatments for this heel pain
- Willing to receive acupuncture treatment
- No serious infections, injuries, or inflammatory conditions in the heel area
- No medical conditions that could interfere with the study (such as heart disease, diabetes with complications, or rheumatoid arthritis)
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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