Shockwave therapy shows promise for soothing heel pain
NCT ID NCT07669831
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This completed study looked at whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy can improve quality of life and reduce pain in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Researchers enrolled 175 adults aged 25 to 59 who had heel pain for at least three months. The therapy uses sound waves to stimulate healing at the painful spot on the bottom of the foot.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, shockwave therapy could become a standard non-invasive option to ease pain and improve daily function for people with plantar fasciitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The therapy may not work for everyone, and some people may still need other treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Kasr Al-Ani Hospitals
Cairo, Menofyia, 11432, Egypt
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