Measuring pain pressure thresholds in tennis elbow patients
Pain Pressure Threshold Algometry in Lateral Epicondylitis: Intra- and Inter-rater Reliability
This study is testing how consistently different people can measure pain levels in patients with tennis elbow to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar State Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Başakşehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT05771701 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the reliability of pain pressure threshold (PPT) measurements in patients with lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. The study involves three raters who will assess the PPT using a standardized method after a brief training session. The goal is to determine how consistent the measurements are when taken by different raters and under controlled conditions. This assessment is crucial for validating clinical tests used in diagnosing and managing this condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 90 with a clinical diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis.
Not a fit: Patients with recent steroid treatments, significant cognitive or neurological deficits, or those who cannot communicate in English or Turkish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of pain assessments in patients with lateral epicondylitis, leading to better treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the reliability of pain pressure threshold measurements has been explored in other contexts, this specific investigation in lateral epicondylitis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be between 18 and 90 years of age * Clinical diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis (point tenderness over the lateral epicondyle and exacerbation of pain with chair pick-up test and maximal hand grip) Exclusion Criteria: * History of steroid injection for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis within six months * History of oral steroid use for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis within six months * History of elbow surgery * History of elbow fracture * History of elbow dislocation * Cancer * Rheumatoid arthritis * Severe cognitive deficit * Neurological deficits in the upper limb * Inability to speak and understand English/Turkish.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Başakşehir
- Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura City Hospital — Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mustafa H Temel — Uskudar State Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mustafa H Temel, M.D.
- Email: mhuseyintemel@gmail.com
- Phone: +905342714872
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.