Blood test for chronic heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study is looking at a protein in the blood (called CTGF) that might be linked to plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. By comparing people with and without this condition, researchers hope to understand the disease better and potentially find a simpler way to diagnose it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had heel pain for at least 3 months.
- Pain is worse with your first steps in the morning or after rest.
- You have not had any injections or shockwave therapy for your heel in the last 3 months.
- You do not have other foot conditions, diabetes, or serious medical conditions.
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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