Optimal Radiotherapy - Heel Spur Syndrome - Randomized Clinical Trial
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Heel Spur Syndrome
In brief
Heel Spur Syndrome (HSS), is a pathology characterized by chronic inflammation and degenerative changes that affect approximately 10% of adults. Although many patients respond to conservative care, about 30% experience persistent pain. Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) is a well-established European method with proven anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. The ORHEELS trial aims to assess whether a Polish standard dose of 6 Gy in 6 daily fractions (fx)(5 times/week) is not inferior to the treatment with total dose of 3 Gy / fx 0,5 Gy /fractionated twice weekly. The study is designed to assess the impact of intensity of treatment (daily (5 times / week) versus twice weekly fractionation) on clinical outcomes.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07546240
- Run by
- Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology
- People needed
- 366
- Starts
- 2026-03-23
- Expected to finish
- 2030-03-22
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-22
Who can join
Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patients aged 40 years or older.
- Clinically confirmed painful Heel Spur Syndrome (plantar fasciitis) persisting for at least 3 months
- No effect from previous orthopaedic, physical, or analgesic treatments.
- General performance status ZUBROD 0-3.
- Exclusion of other local conditions.
- Patient readiness for follow-up contact.
You may not qualify if…
- Prior radiotherapy for heel spur.
- Local use of corticosteroids within 4 weeks before planned radiotherapy.
- Previous trauma, surgery to the foot on the same side.
- Systemic diseases (eg collagen vascular disease).
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Lack of written informed consent
Where it is running
- Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch — Gliwice, Poland (enrolling)
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