Rehabilitation for tennis elbow using a multimodal approach

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 study evaluates the effectiveness of a multimodal rehabilitation protocol for patients suffering from lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. It compares this approach to conventional physiotherapy treatments through a randomized controlled trial involving 40 participants aged 18-45. The study utilizes a dynamometer for pre and post assessments to measure hand strength and other outcome measures. Participants are selected based on specific tenderness and positive test results related to their condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Point tenderness at the lateral epicondyle
* Positive Cozen test, Mill\'s test and Maudsely's test
* Symptoms duration of minimum 2 months
* Consenting to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of fracture in elbow, wrist or hand
* History of surgery in elbow, wrist or hand region
* Elbow conditions other than lateral epicondylitis
* Cognitive deficits and not giving consent

Where it's running

• Muzaffar Khan Medical & Children Hospital
  Wāh, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
• Riphah International Hospital, Sihala
  Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting
• DSK Physio & Rehab Center
  Rawalpindi, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ramsha Tariq, MS* — Riphah International University, Islamabad
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: +923324390125

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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.