Could a pinch of radiation zap heel pain away?
NCT ID NCT06969820
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether low-dose radiation therapy can ease pain and improve daily life for people with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. About 35 adults who have had pain for at least 3 months will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of life using surveys and MRI scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-dose radiation therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-surgical option for people with stubborn heel spur pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 35 people. It may not show clear benefits, and radiation carries small long-term risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Translational Radiobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
RECRUITINGErlangen, Bavaria, 91054, Germany
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