Combining ESWT and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study examines the effects of combining extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) with blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy in adults aged 18–60 with lateral epicondylitis. Participants will receive both treatments to see if the combination provides greater pain relief and functional improvement than either approach alone. The trial will monitor safety and tolerability, as well as measures of grip strength and elbow function. The hypothesis is that dual-modality therapy may enhance tissue healing and functional outcomes through complementary mechanisms. No phase designation is listed for this study.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Having been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis by a specialist physician
2. Being between the ages of 18 and 60
3. Having a body mass index (BMI) between normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m²) and overweight (25.0-29.9 kg/m²)
4. Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of a different elbow pathology
2. Presence of bilateral lateral epicondylitis
3. Presence of sensory and motor impairments in the upper extremities
4. History of surgery in the elbow region
5. History of systemic or metabolic disease
6. History of diabetes mellitus
7. History of hematological disease
8. History of cardiac disease, heart failure, or coronary artery disease
9. History of hypertension
10. Malignancy
11. History of peripheral vascular disease (presence of varicose veins/history, history of deep vein thrombosis, presence of lymphedema)
12. Coagulation disorder
13. Use of anticoagulants
14. History of pulmonary disease
15. History of pulmonary embolism
16. Pregnancy
17. Use of oral contraceptives
18. Patients with a pacemaker
19. History of trauma to the upper extremity within the past 6 months or 1 year

Where it's running

• Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Sports Medicine
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.