Shockwave or laser: the battle to end tennis elbow pain
NCT ID NCT07654790
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—shockwave therapy and high-power laser—for chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that has lasted over 3 months. Seventy-two adults aged 40-50 will receive one of the treatments plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and arm function to see which approach offers better relief.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If one treatment works better, it could give doctors a clearer choice for easing long-term tennis elbow pain without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither treatment may prove clearly better.
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