Ultrasound-Guided shots may ease heel pain better
NCT ID NCT03231150
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide a steroid injection into the heel works better than the usual method of injecting based on touch alone. About 62 adults with plantar fasciitis will receive one of the two injection types. Researchers will measure pain and foot function over several months to see which approach provides more relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
corticosteroid injection (bupivacaine, dexamethasone phosphate, triamcinolone acetonide)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that ultrasound guidance improves pain relief and foot function compared to standard injection methods for plantar fasciitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of ultrasound guidance may be minimal or not statistically significant.
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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