CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Study for the Optimal Treatment Method of Lateral Epicondylosis

South Korea231 participantsStarted 2009-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find the optimal treatment method for chronic lateral epicondylosis, and focused on the 'healing mechanism' and 'pain modulation' of degenerated tendon.The hypothesis is that there will be significant difference between treatment groups and control group (physiotherapy) and also there will be significant difference among treatment groups.

Who can participate

Age range

35 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 35 to 80 years of age * history of elbow pain in the region of the lateral epicondyle for more than 6 months * more than 3 months of treatment for lateral epicondylosis before enrollment in the study with no subjective improvement * pain on resisted extension of wrist * local tenderness to palpation at the lateral epicondyle * confirmed as lateral epicondylosis on ultrasound imaging Exclusion Criteria: * history of steroid or botulinum injection(s) within 6 months before study enrollment * other elbow pathology including nerve compression, previous elbow fracture, limited elbow range of motion, abnormal simple radiographic findings, history of elbow surgery and inflammatory arthropathies * upper extremity pain or discomforts from shoulder or wrist or hand

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

DASH scoring system to measure the changes in the upper extremity function

Timeframe: upon initial examination, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up, 18-month follow-up, 24-month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02052089

SponsorCM Chungmu Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-09

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