Can a simple arm band ease tennis elbow pain?

NCT ID NCT07172568

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Technical University of Munich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether blood flow restriction (BFR) training can reduce pain and improve elbow function in people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) who haven't gotten better with physical therapy. Forty adults will either receive BFR training or a sham treatment during exercises. Researchers will measure pain, elbow function, and quality of life over three months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Blood flow restriction (BFR) training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-surgical exercise option for people with stubborn tennis elbow pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The sham control uses a very low pressure, so the real effect may be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Elbow Tendinopathy epicondylitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BFR BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION THERAPY ELBOW TENDINOPATHY ELBOW, TENNIS EPICONDYLITIS OF THE ELBOW LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich
RECRUITING

Munich, Bavaria, 81675, Germany

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