Ice packs vs cold baths for heel pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares using ice packs or cold baths along with standard exercises to treat plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. It aims to see which method works better for reducing pain and improving function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, causing heel pain on the bottom or inside of your heel.
- Your heel pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have not had foot or ankle surgery in the last 6 months.
- You have not had a steroid shot for heel pain in the last month.
- You are not pregnant.
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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