Shock wave plus shoulder moves: new hope for tennis elbow?

NCT ID NCT07238413

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether adding scapular (shoulder blade) stabilization exercises to standard shock wave therapy can reduce pain and improve strength and quality of life in people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Researchers will enroll 48 adults aged 18-65 who have had symptoms for at least 3 months. Participants will receive shock wave therapy once a week for 5 weeks, plus either standard exercises or additional scapular exercises twice a week for 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: extracorporeal shock wave therapy and scapular stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more effective, non-surgical treatment plan for tennis elbow that improves pain and daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added exercises may not provide significant extra benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epicondylitis Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS TENNIS ELBOW

Contacts and locations

Locations

Büşra Yalçın
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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