Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).
This page lists clinical trials related to Heel Injuries and Disorders from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.
Trial Summary
- Total studies: 14
- Recruiting: 1
- Active, not recruiting: 0
- Completed: 10
- Other: 3
Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Recruiting Trials
NCT04800484 — The Effects of AFO Heel Height and Stiffness on Gait
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | University of Iowa |
| Enrollment | 40 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Musculoskeletal Injury; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases |
| Interventions | ; ; |
The proposed study evaluates the effect of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) heel height and stiffness on the forces and motion of the lower limb during over-ground walking in individuals who use an AFO for daily walking. Previous studies suggest that heel height and stiffness effect limb loading, but these data and the analysis techniques applied are limited. In this study, heel cushions with differen…
Completed Trials
NCT00534781 — Achilles Tendinosis Study; Comparison of Radiofrequency to Surgical MicroDebridement
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Sponsor | ArthroCare Corporation |
| Enrollment | 60 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Achilles Pain; Achilles Tendinosis; Heel Pain |
| Interventions | ; |
This is a research study to evaluate the outcomes after the study procedure for pain and discomfort in the heel caused from an injury in the Achilles tendon which is located on the back of the foot (commonly called “Achilles tendinitis”-Achilles tendinosis) that has not gotten better with medicine and/or other therapy.
Researchers want to see if using the study device changes outcomes for 1 ye…
NCT01356459 — Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Melbourne Health |
| Enrollment | 440 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Pressure Ulcers |
| Interventions |
The study is designed as a randomised controlled trial of trauma patients admitted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Emergency Department (ED) and subsequently transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Patients meeting the study inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to either the control group that will receive usual pressure ulcer prevention strategies or the trial group that w…
NCT02295735 — Effectiveness of Two Silicone Dressings for Sacral and Heel Pressure Ulcer Prevention
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | PD Dr. Jan Kottner |
| Enrollment | 475 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Pressure Ulcer |
| Interventions |
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of preventive dressings for pressure ulcer prevention.
NCT04625010 — The Effectiveness of Two Different Methods Applied During Heel Blood Collection on Pain Level of Healthy Term Newborns
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa |
| Enrollment | 105 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Newborn; Pain; Maternal; Procedure; Needle Stick |
| Interventions | ; |
This study was planned to evaluate the effect of two different non-pharmacologic pain relief methods (swaddling and maternal holding) on healthy term newborn’s pain levels during heel stick.
Study hypotheses are; Hypothesis 1. Swaddling is effective at relieving pain due to heel stick procedures in newborns. Hypothesis 2. Maternal holding is effective at relieving pain due to heel stick in new…
NCT04385329 — Shock Wave Therapy for Sural Myofascial Pain Associated to Chronic Heel Pain
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia |
| Enrollment | 55 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Tendinopathy |
| Interventions | ; |
The aim of this randomized controlled study in to investigate if a shock wave treatment extended to the gastrocnemius-soleus trigger points (TrP) is more effective than a standard treatment exclusively targeted at the plantar fascia in a population affected by unilateral plantar fasciitis with concomitant sural myofascial pain syndrome.
NCT03504462 — Feasibility of Specific Anesthesia of the Forefoot Preserving the Sensitivity of the Heel for Foot Surgery
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | CMC Ambroise Paré |
| Enrollment | 27 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Hallux Valgus and Bunion (Disorder); Morton Neuroma; Metatarsal Fracture; Ingrown Nail; Foot Wound |
| Interventions |
Foot surgery is a painful surgery that is usually scheduled in outpatients. A good management of analgesia is the crucial point. Regional anesthesia (RA) is the gold standard, that provides good anesthesia and a long duration of analgesia. The sciatic nerve block (or its branches) is the most adapted analgesic technique.
Limitation of proximal sciatic block is the motor block of the ankle and …
NCT04003870 — Orthotics and Achilles Load in Runners
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | North District Hospital |
| Enrollment | 12 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Achilles Tendinopathy; Flatfoot; Sports Injury |
| Interventions | ; |
Compare Customized arch support orthoses (CASO) and orthotic heel lift (HL) on the effect of ATL in recreational runners with pronated feet.
NCT06646848 — Effects of Vibration, Heel Warming and Shotblocker on Pain Levels During Heel Blood Collection
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University |
| Enrollment | 192 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Newborn; Pain Management; Vibration; Heel Warming; Shotblocker |
| Interventions | ; ; |
This prospective study is planned as a randomized controlled study with the purpose of determining the effect of Vibration, Heel Warming, and Shotblocker on pain levels during heel blood collection on healthy term newborn’s.
NCT06741670 — Effects of Three Different Methods in Reducing Pain During Heel Blood Collection
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University |
| Enrollment | 192 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Newborn; Pain Management; Breastfeeding; Vibration; Wounds, Penetrating |
| Interventions | ; ; |
This prospective study is planned as a randomized controlled study with the purpose of determining the effect of Breastfeeding, Vibration, and Breastfeeding+Vibration on pain levels during heel blood collection on healthy term newborn’s.
NCT07375134 — Observational Study - Heel Syndrome and Relationship to Flexor Retinacular Ligament Thickness
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l’Enseignement et la Recherche |
| Enrollment | 144 |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Conditions | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS); Heel Pain Syndrome |
Numerous studies have examined the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and the thickness of the flexor retinacular ligament. This varies along the course of the median nerve (the distal portion being the thickest) and increases with age. These studies have shown that the thickness of the ligament is greater in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, without, however, demonstrating that it…
Other (Withdrawn)
NCT00420875 — Clinical Evaluation of Placement of Radiofrequency-based Plasma Microdebridement in the Treatment Algorithm for Foot and Ankle Tendinosis and Plantar Fasciosis
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Sponsor | ArthroCare Corporation |
| Enrollment | N/A |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Plantar Fasciosis, Achilles Tendinosis |
| Interventions |
To determine the magnitude of improvement for pain and function symptoms over a two year period after enrollment into the registry study in patients presenting with chronic heel pain and receiving standard of care treatment. Standard of care will include traditional conservative care measures, ESWT, radiofrequency-based plasma microdebridement, scalpel debridement and/or surgical release.
Other (Terminated)
NCT04023981 — Parafricta Bootees vs UK Standard Care to Prevent Heel Pressure Ulcers
| Status | Terminated |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board |
| Enrollment | 31 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Pressure Ulcer; Pressure Injury; Heel Ulcer |
| Interventions |
This randomised study will assess whether Parafricta bootees, when used in addition to normal standard care, can reduce the incidence of heel PUs in patients at very high risk of skin breakdown. The participant group will be hospital inpatients at high risk of PUs (Waterlow score of 20 or more) who are bedbound and do not have existing heel PUs. The participants will be randomised to an interve…
Other (Unknown)
NCT04165395 — Evaluate the Incidence of Sacral and Heel Pressure Ulcers During Acute Care After SCI
| Status | Unknown |
| Phase | N/A |
| Sponsor | Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l’ile de Montreal |
| Enrollment | 165 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Conditions | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Interventions | ; |
This study evaluates the effect of the application of a five-layer foam dressing on the sacrum as well as a boot applied on the heels as preventive measures in the development of pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized with spinal cord injury. In order to study their effectiveness in preventing wounds, we will compare the number of wounds that developed on the sacrum and heels in participants …