New 'Peppering' injection offers hope for chronic heel pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT05868577

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special 'peppering' injection technique for people with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. 41 adults with heel pain lasting 6 weeks or more received the injection to see if it could reduce pain and improve foot function. The goal was to find a safer, effective way to deliver pain relief without the side effects of standard steroid shots.

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  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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