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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Locations
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Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center
Killeen, Texas, 76544, United States
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Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20307, United States
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Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, United States
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