PLANTAR FASCITIS

This study tests if watching a video of exercises is as good as getting live instruction from a doctor for treating plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 300 adults with heel pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to either a video or an in-person se…

This study compares two types of massage—deep friction massage by hand and a tool-assisted technique—for treating plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Fifty-two adults with moderate pain will receive 12 sessions over six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain,…

This early-phase trial tests whether shockwave therapy, collagen peptide injections, or a combination of both can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Eighty-four adults with heel pain are randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers wi…

This study tests a new treatment for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Tiny, dissolvable beads are injected to block blood flow to the painful area. The goal is to see if this procedure safely reduces pain better than standard care. About 45 adults with chronic heel pain wil…

This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide a steroid injection into the heel works better than the usual method of injecting based on touch alone. About 62 adults with plantar fasciitis will receive one of the two injection types. Researchers will measure pain and foot fu…