New study pits needles against shock waves to soothe tennis elbow pain
NCT ID NCT07550322
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) in 60 adults aged 18-65. One group gets ultrasound-guided dry needling, the other gets shock wave therapy, both once a week for five weeks. Everyone also does a home exercise program. The goal is to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves grip strength and quality of life over six months.
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Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34662, Turkey (Türkiye)
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