Tennis elbow diagnosis showdown: physical exam vs. ultrasound

NCT ID NCT07347873

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to determine how accurate physical tests and ultrasound are for diagnosing tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy). Researchers will compare these methods in 100 adults with elbow pain to see which works best. The goal is to find a reliable, non-invasive diagnostic approach.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a reliable, non-invasive way to diagnose tennis elbow, reducing the need for MRI scans.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Maltepe, 34844, Turkey (Türkiye)

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