New combo therapy for tennis elbow shows promise in small trial
NCT ID NCT07604454
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether combining two physical therapy techniques—muscle energy technique and Mulligan mobilization—works better than standard therapy alone for tennis elbow. Forty adults with elbow pain for at least 6 weeks took part. The goal was to reduce pain and improve daily function over four weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 45 years * Both genders * Unilateral lateral epicondylitis * Diagnosed by senior physiotherapist * Pain duration of at least 6 weeks * Pain score ≥7 on NPRS/VAS * Positive symptoms during extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus isometric contraction Exclusion Criteria: * Previous elbow or shoulder surgery * Manual therapy within previous 6 months * History of fracture, dislocation, or tendon tear * Steroid or pain medication use * Peripheral nerve entrapment * Cervical radiculopathy * Osteoporosis or metastasis involving elbow
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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