Laser showdown: which technique eases heel pain best?
NCT ID NCT06305507
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways of using high-intensity laser therapy to relieve pain from plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. 24 adults with the condition received either a static (pointed) or scanning (sweeping) laser application. Researchers measured pain levels and fascia thickness to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
High-intensity laser therapy (HILT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a better way to use lasers to reduce foot pain without drugs or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or no different between the two laser modes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Fasciitis
Seville, 41009, Spain
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Área Clínica de Podología
Seville, Andalusia, 41004, Spain