Effect of Cervical Spine Mobilization on Tennis Elbow
Effect of Cervical Spine Mobilization With Movement on Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
NA · Cairo University · NCT06271915
This study tests if a special neck treatment can help middle-aged people with tennis elbow feel less pain and improve their function.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT06271915 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Mulligan's technique in alleviating hyperalgesia associated with lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. It focuses on the role of cervical spine mobilization and its potential impact on central sensitization related to this condition. Participants will undergo specific interventions, including SNAGs and eccentric exercises, to assess improvements in pain sensitivity and overall function. The study targets middle-aged individuals who exhibit specific clinical signs of lateral epicondylitis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are middle-aged individuals aged 40-60 who exhibit specific clinical signs of lateral epicondylitis.
Not a fit: Patients with inflammatory, infectious, or systemic diseases, or those who have undergone recent treatments for elbow or cervical spine issues, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve function for patients suffering from lateral epicondylitis.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of combining cervical spine mobilization with treatment for lateral epicondylitis is less common, similar manual therapy techniques have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * a positive Maudsley's test and Cozen's test, * positive Spurling and axial distraction tests * limited range of motion of the cervical spine * a positive upper limb tension test (ULTT) * middle-aged individuals (40-60 years old). Exclusion Criteria: * participants with any pathologies * participants involved in other studies * patients undergoing corticosteroids treatment * physical therapy sessions, or surgical interventions for elbow or cervical spine issues within the past year * individuals afflicted by inflammatory, infectious, or systematic diseases * participants experiencing bilateral elbow pain or tumor diseases are excluded.
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Outpatient physical therapy, Faculty of physical therapy — Giza, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmad El Melhat, Phd
- Email: ahmed.elmelhat@cu.edu.lb
- Phone: 01112595022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow, Elbos tendinitis, Cervical Spine, Manual Therapy., Central sensitization