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New needle combo may ease stubborn tennis elbow pain

NCT ID NCT07277127

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sivas State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a needle-based treatment called percutaneous electrolysis to a 2-week exercise program helps people with chronic tennis elbow more than exercise alone. Sixty-eight adults with MRI-confirmed tennis elbow for at least 3 months took part. The goal was to see if the combo reduces pain and improves hand and arm function better than just stretching and strengthening.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Percutaneous electrolysis (a needle-based procedure) plus exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective, non-surgical option for people with stubborn tennis elbow pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 68 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure carries minor risks like bruising or infection.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Clinically and MRI-confirmed diagnosis of chronic lateral epicondylitis (symptoms ≥ 3 months) * Ability and willingness to comply with the treatment protocol and follow-up schedule Exclusion Criteria: * Previous elbow surgery or fracture in the affected limb * Local corticosteroid injection or other invasive treatment in the past 3 months * Cervical radiculopathy, systemic rheumatic disease, or other neurological disorders affecting the upper limb * Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or diagnosis of epilepsy * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Serious bleeding disorder (coagulopathy) or current anticoagulant therapy * Inability to follow the exercise protocol or attend follow-up visits

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epicondylitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lateral epicondylitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sivas State Hospital

    Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)

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