CompletedNot Applicable

Treatment of Epicondylitis by Ultrasound-guided Local Injections of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

France50 participantsStarted 2010-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess efficacy of two intra-tendinous injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on epicondylitis of recent evolution (≤ 3 months) compared compared to two intra-tendinous injections of saline solution (placebo).

Who can participate

Age range35 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from tennis elbow for less than three months * Patients having never received former medical or orthopedic treatment for tennis elbow Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having received any treatment for this specific pathology * Evidence of ongoing tumoral affection (controlled by MRI) * Tennis elbow history * Elbow fracture history * Associated elbow pathology * Inflammatory rheumatic disorders * Bleeding disorders * Ongoing anticoagulation therapy * Allergy to local anesthetic * Ongoing or previous cancer affection * Pregnancy * Diabetes

What they're measuring

Global pain score

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02378285

SponsorArthrex SAS

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-05

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