No-Scalpel relief for Runners' leg pain tested in new study

NCT ID NCT04409600

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at two non-surgical treatments—gait retraining and botulinum toxin injections—for people with chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), a condition that causes leg pain during exercise. 35 active-duty military members participated and were followed for up to 2 years. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve running ability and reduce pain without needing surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center

    Killeen, Texas, 76544, United States

  • Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

    Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060, United States

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20307, United States

  • Womack Army Medical Center

    Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, United States

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