Clinical Trial

Inferior Calcaneal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Heel Pain

Study acronym: ICN-RF
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
This prospective single-arm pilot interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the inferior calcaneal nerve in patients with chronic heel pain refractory to conservative treatments. Patients with plantar fasciitis or calcaneal spur who have not responded to multiple treatment modalities, including exercise, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, orthotics, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and corticosteroid injections, will be included. The procedure will be performed under ultrasound guidance. Pain intensity, functional status, and patient satisfaction will be assessed at baseline and at 1 and 3 months after the intervention. The primary outcome is treatment success, defined as a ≥50% reduction in pain intensity at 1 month compared to baseline.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07537907
Lead Sponsor Şahide Eda Artuç
Conditions Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic, Calcaneal Spur, Chronic Heel Pain
Enrollment 31 participants
Start Date 2025-03-31
Primary Completion 2026-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-17