Heel spur sufferers: which therapy really works?
NCT ID NCT06510673
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested three treatments—shockwave therapy, high-power laser, and platelet-rich plasma injections—in 96 people with heel spurs. The goal was to see which one best reduces pain and improves daily function. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the treatments, and their pain, foot function, and spur size were measured over time.
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Badr University in Cairo (BUC)
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 12311, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), high-power LASER, and shockwave therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to which non-surgical treatment works best for reducing heel pain and improving foot function in people with calcaneal spurs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 96 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are compared against each other, not against a placebo, so benefits may be modest.
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