Shock waves vs nerve zaps: which eases heel pain best?

NCT ID NCT06558552

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Halil Ibrahim Altun Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two noninvasive treatments for chronic heel pain caused by heel spurs: extracorporeal shock wave therapy and a newer nerve stimulation method called transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency. 100 adults aged 18-65 with heel spurs took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves foot function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency and extracorporeal shock wave therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a noninvasive, drug-free option for easing chronic heel pain from heel spurs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. Both treatments are noninvasive but may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome heel spur

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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