Study tests whether blind needling actually targets correct muscles in tennis elbow
NCT ID NCT07042997
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether dry needling, a common treatment for tennis elbow, accurately targets the right forearm muscles. Researchers will use ultrasound to see if the needle ends up where it should. Forty adults with elbow pain for at least six weeks will take part. The goal is to measure how often the needle hits the intended muscle, not to test pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dry needling procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help improve dry needling techniques for tennis elbow, making treatments more precise and effective.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage validation study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests accuracy, not whether the treatment works for pain.
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