Shockwave or simple exercises? new study aims to settle tennis elbow debate
NCT ID NCT07523893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common treatments for tennis elbow: shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises. Fifty adults with tennis elbow will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and treated three times a week for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, range of motion, and quality of life to see which approach is more effective.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises
What this could lead to
If one treatment proves better, it could offer a more effective, non-surgical option for managing tennis elbow symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are generally safe but may not work for all patients.
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Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Pakistan
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