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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