Therapy or surgery for long-term heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares a non-surgical therapy program with surgery for people who have had heel pain for more than six months and haven't been helped by other treatments. The goal is to see which approach works better for reducing pain and improving foot function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 65 years old
- You have had heel pain for more than 6 months
- You have tried at least two other treatments (like stretching, inserts, or shots) for at least 12 weeks each without relief
- Your pain is at least 4 out of 10 at rest
- An ultrasound shows your plantar fascia (the band under your foot) is thicker than normal
- You have not had foot surgery on the painful side
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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