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Shock waves or sound waves? study tests two treatments for tennis elbow pain

NCT ID NCT06603181

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two non-invasive treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) in 60 adults aged 18-65 who had pain for at least 3 months. One group received extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), another received phonophoresis (ultrasound with anti-inflammatory gel), and a third got standard care (exercise and a splint). The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain, improves hand grip strength, and restores function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
extracorporeal shock wave therapy and phonophoresis (ultrasound with gel)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that shock wave therapy or phonophoresis is a better option for easing tennis elbow pain and improving grip strength without injections or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are generally safe but may not work for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-65 * Those who signed the informed consent form * Painful palpation of the lateral epicondyle * Positive Mill\'s, Maudsley\'s and Cozen\'s tests * Patients who have had complaints for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have had corticosteroid, PRP, prolotherapy, hyaluronic acid etc. injections into the elbow area within 3 months or those who have received physical therapy * Those with cervical radiculopathy * Those who have had surgery on the elbow * Those with an open wound on the elbow * Those with a history of malignancy * Those with rheumatological diseases * Those with neurological diseases * Pregnancy * Infection

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epicondylitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy Lateral epicondylitis Phonophoresis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

    Kırşehir, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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