New exercise approach may ease tennis elbow pain better than standard therapy

NCT ID NCT07627932

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Manisa Celal Bayar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested three treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) in 27 adults over 6 weeks: blood flow restriction exercise with light weights, eccentric exercise with heavier weights, or wearing a wrist brace alone. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves hand function. Researchers measured pain, grip strength, and upper limb function before and 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: blood flow restriction exercise, eccentric exercise, and orthosis
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that blood flow restriction exercise is a more effective way to reduce pain and improve hand function in people with tennis elbow compared to standard exercises or a brace alone.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study did not test long-term outcomes, and the benefits might not be lasting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epicondylitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dokuz Eylül University

Izmir, 3500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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