New 'Think in nerve Length' technique could ease tennis elbow pain
NCT ID NCT07385677
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new treatment approach called TINLL (Think in Nerve Length and Layers) works better than traditional therapy for tennis elbow. 68 adults with lateral elbow pain will be assigned to either TINLL or standard care based on their past treatments. Both groups receive weekly sessions for 4-6 weeks, and researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and function at the start, at 2 weeks, at 4 weeks, and at the end of treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TINLL techniques (nerve mobilization, joint mobilization, elastic taping, stretching/strengthening) vs traditional treatment (stretching, strengthening, soft tissue work, joint mobilization, taping, TENS, wrist splinting, ergonomic advice)
- What this could lead to
- If the TINLL approach works better, it could offer a more effective, faster treatment option for tennis elbow, reducing pain and improving daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The TINLL approach may not prove superior to standard care, and individual responses will vary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Orthopedica and Rehabilitation Center - Occupational Therapy/Hand Therapy, University of Vermont Medical Center
RECRUITINGSouth Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States
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