New energy therapy could ease tennis elbow without drugs

NCT ID NCT07634224

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special energy therapy called TECAR, combined with exercise, can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Sixty-two adults with elbow pain for at least 6 weeks will receive either real or sham TECAR therapy plus a home exercise program. Researchers will measure pain and function before, right after, and at 1 and 2 months after treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TECAR therapy (capacitive and resistive energy transfer) plus exercise

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 62 participants. The sham control may show no added benefit over exercise alone, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epicondylitis Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Gaziantep City Hospital

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    Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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