Shock waves aimed at trigger points may ease tennis elbow pain
NCT ID NCT07638488
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
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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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Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)