Shock wave or needles? new trial tests two tennis elbow pain fixes

NCT ID NCT07043335

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study compares two treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): mesotherapy (injections) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Fifty adults with elbow pain for at least 6 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive 5 sessions of one treatment. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of life before treatment, right after, and 12 weeks later to see which approach works better.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Health Science University Haydarpasa Numune Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Uskudar 34668

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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