Shock wave showdown: which therapy zaps tennis elbow pain best?

NCT ID NCT06587412

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of shock wave therapy (radial vs focal) for treating tennis elbow pain. Fifty adults with long-term elbow pain will receive three weekly sessions of either treatment or a placebo. Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and disability over six months to see which approach works best.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Centro Investigación Fisioterapia y Dolor

    RECRUITING

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28806, Spain

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