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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
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Marmara University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Maltepe, 34844, Turkey (Türkiye)
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