New needle combo may ease stubborn tennis elbow pain

NCT ID NCT07277127

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sivas State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a needle-based treatment called percutaneous electrolysis to a 2-week exercise program helps people with chronic tennis elbow more than exercise alone. Sixty-eight adults with MRI-confirmed tennis elbow for at least 3 months took part. The goal was to see if the combo reduces pain and improves hand and arm function better than just stretching and strengthening.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Percutaneous electrolysis (a needle-based procedure) plus exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more effective, non-surgical option for people with stubborn tennis elbow pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 68 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure carries minor risks like bruising or infection.

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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.

LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sivas State Hospital

Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)

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