Heel pain breakthrough? new surgery offers hope for Haglund's sufferers
NCT ID NCT07157319
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a surgery called Zadek osteotomy for people with Haglund's syndrome, a condition causing painful heel bumps. Researchers will enroll 30 adults who haven't improved after six months of other treatments. The goal is to see if the surgery reduces pain, improves foot function, and helps people return to daily activities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Zadek osteotomy (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this surgery could offer a reliable way to relieve chronic heel pain and improve mobility for people with Haglund's syndrome who haven't improved with other treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and surgery carries standard risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Faculty of medicine, Sohag University
RECRUITINGSohag, Egypt
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