Shock waves aimed at trigger points may ease tennis elbow pain

NCT ID NCT07638488

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to a specific trigger point in the forearm muscle can improve grip strength and reduce pain in people with tennis elbow. Fifty-two adults with tennis elbow will receive standard shock wave treatment to the elbow, plus either real or fake shock waves to a trigger point. Researchers will measure changes in tendon thickness, pain, and hand function after four weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (a device that delivers sound waves to the elbow)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a better non-surgical option for relieving tennis elbow pain and improving hand function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants. The sham group also receives active therapy to the elbow, so it may be hard to see a clear benefit from the extra trigger point treatment.

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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 (TENNIS ELBOW)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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