Zapping a heel nerve: new hope for chronic foot pain?
NCT ID NCT07537907
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study is testing whether using heat (radiofrequency ablation) to disable a nerve in the heel can relieve chronic pain from plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. The 31 participants have had pain for over 6 months and tried at least four other treatments without success. Researchers will measure pain levels and function at 1 and 3 months after the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
radiofrequency ablation (heat applied via needle to a nerve in the heel)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new option for people with long-lasting heel pain who haven't gotten relief from other treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The pain relief might not last, and nerve ablation carries risks like numbness or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Ankara Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)