Sound waves aim to soothe stubborn heel pain

NCT ID NCT06697834

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether histotripsy, a focused ultrasound technique, can reduce pain in people with plantar fasciitis that has not responded to standard treatments like shock waves, orthotics, or steroid injections. Participants receive two ultrasound sessions and report their pain levels over 75 days. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach offers relief for chronic heel pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
histotripsy ultrasound session
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive option for managing chronic heel pain when other treatments have failed.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with no comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. Histotripsy is still experimental for this condition.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinique de Domont

    Domont, 95330, France

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