Fasciitis

This trial tests whether walking on uneven nature trails in minimalist shoes can strengthen the small muscles of the foot and reduce pain in people with plantar fasciitis. Researchers will compare this nature-walking routine to a standard approach in healthy adults and those with…

This trial tests whether adding a supervised proprioception (balance) exercise program to standard stretching exercises improves pain, function, and disability in people with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 105 adults aged 18 to 65 with symptoms last…

This large real-world study is testing whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic tendinopathies, including patellar, Achilles, elbow, and plantar fasciitis. Researchers will follow 2000 participants for 12 months, tr…

This study tests a special wound dressing made from pig tissue (Cytal Wound Matrix and MicroMatrix) to see if it helps heal wounds from necrotizing fasciitis (a severe flesh-eating infection) faster than standard dressings. Fifty adults with large wounds (at least 30 cm²) will be…

This study tests two simple physical exam techniques to see if they can accurately diagnose chronic plantar fasciopathy, a common cause of heel pain. Researchers will compare these tests in 45 adults—some with the condition and some without—to measure how well they work. If prove…

This study tests whether a safe, FDA-approved dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help doctors quickly tell the difference between a life-threatening flesh-eating infection (necrotizing fasciitis) and a less dangerous skin infection. About 420 adults with suspected infections …

Researchers are comparing two schedules of electroacupuncture for adults with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Participants receive either one session per week or three sessions per week for four weeks. The trial measures whether at least half of participan…

This study tests if watching a video of exercises is as good as getting live instruction from a doctor for treating plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 300 adults with heel pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to either a video or an in-person se…

This study looks at whether treating an extra nerve in the foot can improve pain relief for people with long-term heel pain. About 48 adults will receive a standard nerve treatment, with half also getting treatment on a second nerve. Researchers will measure pain and foot functio…

This trial tests whether a new patch made from traditional Chinese herbs (CDAM) can reduce pain and improve function in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 120 adults with heel pain lasting over six weeks will receive either the herbal patch or a sta…

This study tests whether low-dose radiation therapy can ease pain and improve daily life for people with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. About 35 adults who have had pain for at least 3 months will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of l…

This study tests whether ice packs or cold baths work better at easing heel pain from plantar fasciitis when combined with standard stretching exercises. Adults aged 18 to 65 with heel pain will receive one of the two cold treatments plus the same exercise routine. The goal is to…

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—for treating plantar fasciitis in pregnant women. Forty-four women in their second or third trimester will receive one of the two treatments over four weeks, alon…

This study compares two minimally invasive treatments for chronic plantar fasciitis—a common cause of heel pain that hasn't improved with rest or physical therapy. One group receives ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency, which uses electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals; th…

This study looks at whether walking barefoot can ease heel pain (plantar fasciopathy) better than standard stretching and strengthening exercises. Adults aged 18 to 70 with heel pain will be randomly assigned to either a 12-week barefoot walking program or a stretching program. T…

This study tests two taping techniques—Low-Dye and calcaneal taping—to see which better reduces pain and improves foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Forty adults with heel pain for over three months will receive one of the taping methods plus physical therapy for two…

This study compares two types of massage—deep friction massage by hand and a tool-assisted technique—for treating plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Fifty-two adults with moderate pain will receive 12 sessions over six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain,…

This study tests whether cognitive training (brain exercises) can reduce pain and improve balance in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Eighty adults will be split into two groups: one doing cognitive training plus stretching, the other doing only stretch…

This study tests whether a new calf stretching device works better than standard night splints for easing plantar fasciitis pain. One hundred adults with this condition will use one of the two devices for 6 weeks and report their pain levels. The goal is to see which approach pro…

This study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation can relieve pain from heel spurs just as well as the standard dose. About 366 adults with chronic heel pain that hasn't improved with other treatments will receive one of three radiation schedules. The goal is to find a gent…

This study compares two exercise programs for people with long-term pain in the Achilles, patellar tendon, or plantar fascia. One group does standard strength training, while the other adds early jumping (plyometric) exercises. Researchers will measure jump function after 12 week…

This early study tests a minimally invasive procedure for chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis. Doctors use a small tube to inject a temporary blocking agent into foot blood vessels. Ten adults aged 25-80 who haven't found relief from other treatments will be followed for a y…

This study tests if a needle-based treatment called percutaneous electrolysis can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic plantar fasciitis (long-term heel pain). Half of the 50 participants will get the treatment on the heel only, while the other half will get it…

This early-phase trial tests whether shockwave therapy, collagen peptide injections, or a combination of both can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Eighty-four adults with heel pain are randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers wi…

This study tests a new treatment for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Tiny, dissolvable beads are injected to block blood flow to the painful area. The goal is to see if this procedure safely reduces pain better than standard care. About 45 adults with chronic heel pain wil…

This study tests two types of injections—bone marrow or platelet-rich fibrin—to treat chronic plantar fasciitis (long-term heel pain). About 72 adults with heel pain lasting over 6 months will receive one of the treatments under ultrasound guidance. The goal is to see which works…

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 fu…

This study looks at whether the brain and nervous system (central sensitization) play a role in the pain of plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity, ultrasound images of the foot, and psychological factors in 128 adults with the c…

This study is observing up to 20 children diagnosed with juvenile eosinophilic fasciitis, a rare connective tissue disease. Researchers will track symptoms, lab results, and treatments over time to better understand the condition and improve future care. No new drugs or procedure…

This study looks at 300 adults hospitalized with rare but life-threatening flesh-eating infections (necrotizing soft tissue infections). Researchers want to find out which early signs and routine lab tests can predict who is most likely to die during their hospital stay. The goal…