Isometric Intervention for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
Stopped: PI no longer at the institution; departmental permission to deactivate study
United States0Started 2018-12-31
Plain-language summary
This study will be looking at people with lateral elbow tendinopathy (elbow pain). The goal is to determine if a one-time isometric intervention will positively change the level of pain and strength as compared to baseline measurements. After determining baseline strength and pain level, an intervention consisting of several trials of isometric hand/wrist contractions will be performed by the participant. Pain and strength will again be assessed immediately after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- 18 years old or older
* Currently has lateral elbow pain
* If bilateral lateral elbow pain is present, the more symptomatic side will be assessed
* At the time of presentation, individuals have been evaluated as having clinical diagnosed LET for at least 4 weeks
* AND: Positive pain response to at least two of the following tests:
* Pain with palpation on the affected elbow
* Pain with resisted wrist or middle finger extension
* Pain while stretching the lateral forearm muscles (Mills Test)
* At least 30% deficit of pain-free grip compared with the unaffected side
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Radicular/Cervical conditions reproducing elbow symptoms
* rheumatoid arthritis
* Other elbow pathologies: bursitis, medial epicondylalgia, radial nerve entrapment, posterolateral rotary instability
* History of fracture to the radius, ulna, or humerus with resultant deformity of the involved extremity
* History of an injection within 6 months
* Inability to place the shoulder, elbow and wrist in the required testing position
* The affected elbow had been operated on
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.