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Shockwaves vs. heel pain: new study tests faster relief

NCT ID NCT07471035

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sierra Varona SL Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether focused shockwave therapy (fESWT) plus exercise reduces pain and improves walking in people with chronic plantar fasciitis (heel pain lasting over 6 months). About 20 adults will be randomly assigned to either fESWT plus exercise or exercise alone. Researchers will measure pain, foot function, and changes in the heel tissue using ultrasound.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female aged between 18 and 70 years. Diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciopathy with symptoms persisting for more than 6 months. Presence of plantar fascia (PF) thickness \> 4.0 mm, confirmed by high-resolution ultrasound. Clinical history of localized pain at the medial calcaneal tubercle, specifically upon first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest. Failure of previous conservative treatments (e.g., stretching, orthotics, or medication). Ability to follow the High-Load Strength Training (HLST) exercise protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment with shockwave therapy or corticosteroid injections in the affected foot within the last 6 months. Previous surgery for plantar heel pain. Presence of systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis). Pregnancy. Coagulopathies or use of anticoagulant medication. Local infection or presence of skin lesions at the application site. Known or suspected malignancy in the treatment area. Presence of neurological conditions or peripheral neuropathy (e.g., tarsal tunnel syndrome).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fasciitis plantar fasciitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic plantar fasciitis Fasciitis Plantar fascitis

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