CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

78 participantsStarted 2013-06-01

Plain-language summary

Lateral epicondylitis is the most common condition affecting the elbow and characterized by pain over the lateral epicondyle. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the efficacy of TENS and Kinesio Taping in lateral epicondylitis.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 72 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 19 to 72 * Enough cognitive ability to fill clinical assessment forms * Agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe or progressive neurological deficits * Severe psychiatric disease history, substance and/or alcohol dependence, * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, malignancy, osteoporosis * A history of inflammatory or infectious disease * A skin allergy story * Previously undergone physical therapy due to lateral epicondylitis

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

Pain-free grip strength

Timeframe: 12 week

Pain severity at rest, night and forced wrist extension test

Timeframe: 12 week

Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: 12 week

Patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE)

Timeframe: 12 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03968796

SponsorEuropean University of Lefke

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-08-31

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Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 72 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.