Laser showdown: which dose beats tennis elbow pain?

NCT ID NCT07342426

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a high or low dose of high-intensity laser therapy works better for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and quality of life in 45 adults over a short period. The goal is to find the most effective dose for this common, painful condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

high-intensity laser therapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the best laser dose to ease pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of laser therapy over other treatments are still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epicondylitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • TSAI CHENG-TAO Physical Therapy Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Kaohsiung City, 803, Taiwan

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