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Shock wave or laser: which zaps tennis elbow pain best?

NCT ID NCT07564713

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hitit University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two noninvasive treatments—shock wave therapy and low-level laser therapy—for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Fifty adults with at least six weeks of elbow pain will receive one of the treatments plus a brace and exercises. Researchers will measure pain, function, grip strength, and tendon thickness using ultrasound to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and low-level laser therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which noninvasive treatment works better for reducing tennis elbow pain and improving function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are generally safe but may not provide lasting relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis based on physical examination findings * Symptom duration of at least 6 weeks * Presence of lateral elbow pain aggravated by wrist extension and/or gripping activities * Ability to understand and comply with study procedures * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery involving the affected elbow * History of corticosteroid or other injection therapy to the affected elbow within the last 6 months * Presence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) * Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity * Systemic inflammatory or metabolic diseases that may affect tendon structure or healing * Cervical radiculopathy or other causes of referred upper extremity pain * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Use of anticoagulant therapy or bleeding disorders * Severe comorbid conditions that may interfere with participation

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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 (tennis elbow)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hitit University Erol Olçok Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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