New combo treatment tackles heel pain that Won't go away
NCT ID NCT05622279
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a procedure that combines a needle tenotomy (breaking up scar tissue with a needle) with an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for people with chronic plantar fasciitis that didn't improve with standard treatments like physical therapy or steroid shots. Nineteen adults with heel pain lasting over 3 months took part. The goal was to see if the treatment reduces pain and is safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with stubborn plantar fasciitis that hasn't improved with standard care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 19 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure itself can be painful.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, France, 44000, France
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