Multimodal Electrotherapy vs Shock Wave Therapy for Menopausal Lateral Epicondylalgia
Official title: The Effect of Multimodal Approach of Electrotherapy Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Menopausal Women With Tennis Elbow : A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by October 6 University · NCT07750080 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether a combination of low level laser therapy and interferential current works better or worse than shock wave therapy for relieving elbow pain in menopausal women with tennis elbow.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | October 6 University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 3, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 3, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07750080 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 45–55 who are postmenopausal, have chronic lateral epicondylitis for at least 3 months, and meet the specified clinical criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, recent corticosteroid injections, BMI outside 18.5–24.9, or elbow/wrist trauma may not benefit.
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 focuses on menopausal women aged 45–55 with chronic lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Participants will receive either multimodal electrotherapy (low level laser therapy plus interferential current) or extracorporeal shock wave therapy, with the potential addition of prescribed exercise. The goal is to see which approach more effectively reduces elbow pain and improves function in daily activities. Eligibility requires a minimum of 3 months of symptoms, a positive Cozen test, and no recent shoulder/elbow corticosteroid injections or other contraindications. The study is conducted at October 6 University in Cairo, with a lead sponsor and no listed collaborators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced elbow pain and improved function allowing easier daily activities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous approaches using non-surgical modalities for tennis elbow have shown variable benefits; this trial explores a direct comparison between two active therapies, which is somewhat novel for this specific population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1\) forty five menopausel females suffer from chronic lateral epicondylitis from Department of out patient orthopedic clinic of 6 october hospital . (2) Their age ranged from 45 \_55 years old 3) Their BMI will be 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. 4) Point tenderness at the lateral epicondyle. 5) Positive Cozen test 6) Symptoms duration of minimum 3 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with cervical radiculopathy ,thoracic outlet syndrome , 2. dysfunction in shoulder or elbow with corticosteroid injection in previous three months. 3. Their BMI more than 25 kg/m2. 4. Unrelated to any traumatic conditions 5. Any previous fracture elbow, wrist or hand \-
Where it's running
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Heba
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heba ahmed, doctoral
- Email: Heba.Ahmed.PT@o6u.edu.eg
- Phone: 01117671712
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.