Could a simple arm cuff ease tennis elbow pain?
NCT ID NCT05237869
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether using a blood flow restriction cuff during physical therapy can help people with tennis elbow feel less pain and recover faster. The trial plans to enroll 250 adults aged 18 to 65 with confirmed tennis elbow. Participants will either receive standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus the blood flow restriction device, and pain levels will be tracked.
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 Device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to reduce pain and speed up recovery for people with tennis elbow.
What could go wrong
The trial is currently suspended, so results are uncertain. It is an early-stage study comparing a device to standard therapy, and the device may not provide additional benefit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vicki Jones
Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States