Laser or ultrasound: which zaps heel pain best?
NCT ID NCT07462169
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two device-based treatments—high-intensity laser and high-power ultrasound—against standard care for plantar fasciitis. 51 adults with heel pain for at least a month received one of the therapies three times a week for a month. Researchers measured pain levels and pressure pain threshold to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high-intensity laser therapy and high-power pain threshold ultrasound
What this could lead to
If one device works better, it could offer a more effective, non-invasive option for reducing heel pain and improving daily movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are compared to standard care, and neither is a cure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy Benha National University.
Cairo, Egypt
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Outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy Benha National University.
Banhā, Egypt