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Measuring pain in people with lateral elbow tendinopathy

Measuring Pain Experience in Individuals With Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy

Observational Thomas Jefferson University · NCT06025565

This study is trying to understand the different pain experiences of people with lateral elbow tendinopathy by using questionnaires and exams to see how various factors affect their pain.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment70 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorThomas Jefferson University Academic / other
Locations16 sites (Cape May, New Jersey and 15 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06025565 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to fill the gaps in understanding pain experiences in individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) by utilizing modern pain science measures. Participants will complete eight patient-reported questionnaires and undergo four clinical examinations in a single session. The study seeks to identify associations among various biomedical, psychological, and psychosocial factors to better subclassify patients based on their pain profiles. This information will help inform tailored loading prescriptions for managing LET.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking individuals aged 18-75 with a diagnosis of lateral elbow tendinopathy confirmed by specific clinical tests.

Not a fit: Patients who have received medical interventions for LET within the last 90 days or have certain nerve sensitivities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients suffering from lateral elbow tendinopathy.

How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into pain experiences in tendinopathy, this specific approach to subclassifying LET based on comprehensive pain profiles is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* English speaking and reading
* Aged 18-75
* Diagnosis of lateral elbow tendinopathy provoked by 2 clinical tests: painful resisted 2nd or 3rd finger extension, painful wrist extension, painful stretching of forearm extensor muscles, or painful gripping.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receiving any medical intervention for LET from a physician within 90 days. Medical intervention operationally defined as any intervention requiring a medical state license to administer (injection or surgery) or prescribe (medication applied to or ingested that is not available without a physician script) with the exception of patient education.
* Positive mechanical sensitivity of the median nerve (Upper Limb Tension Test a (ULTTa)).
* Positive pain provocation of passive elbow flexion.

Where this trial is running

Cape May, New Jersey and 15 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.