Could a tiny injection in your foot cure heel pain?

NCT ID NCT07395128

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early study tests a minimally invasive procedure for chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis. Doctors use a small tube to inject a temporary blocking agent into foot blood vessels. Ten adults aged 25-80 who haven't found relief from other treatments will be followed for a year to see if pain decreases and if the procedure is safe.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Lipiodol (a temporary liquid embolic agent)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new, non-surgical option for people with stubborn heel pain from plantar fasciitis.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small pilot study with only 10 people. The procedure may not work or could cause side effects. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Joint and Vascular Institute

    RECRUITING

    Libertyville, Illinois, 60048, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••