CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Myofascial Release and TENS Over Pain, Hand Prehensile Strength and Functionality of Superior Extremity in Women With Lateral Epicondylalgia

Chile32 participantsStarted 2018-09-24

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated the additive effect of myofascial release therapy on the brachial biceps on conventional management (TENS) in pain intensity, hand prehensile strength and upper limb functionality of individuals with lateral epicondylalgia.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female between 30 and 50 years old. * Belong to the administrative staff of the university in question * Have a symptomatic diagnosis of chronic lateral epicondylitis (\> 6 weeks) Exclusion Criteria: * Being pregnant * Have done moderate or intense aerobic or anaerobic sport activities of any kind 72 hours before the registrations * Have an orthopedic, rheumatologic, neuropsychiatric or associated comorbidities diagnosed. * Have suffered a fracture or trauma involving the upper extremity 4 months before the intervention. * Be in medical, pharmacological or kinesthetic treatment during the intervention or 2 weeks before this.

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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?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in pain intensity numerical rating scale

Timeframe: One month

Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: Immediately after treatment

Prehensile hand strength

Timeframe: Immediately after treatment

Change in Elbow functionality.

Timeframe: One month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04023279

SponsorFernanda Merino Alvarez

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-22

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