Could a tight cuff be the key to healing tennis elbow without heavy weights?

NCT ID NCT07710976

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction training (BFRT) to standard exercise can improve pain, function, and quality of life in people with tennis elbow. BFRT uses a cuff around the upper arm to partially restrict blood flow during low-load exercises, aiming to mimic the benefits of heavy lifting. Sixty adults with tennis elbow will be randomly assigned to receive either standard exercise alone or standard exercise plus BFRT over four weeks.

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 training (BFRT) combined with standard exercise
What this could lead to: If effective, BFRT could offer a new, low-load exercise option for tennis elbow that reduces pain and improves function without heavy weights.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves a tight cuff that may cause discomfort or bruising.

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