CompletedNot Applicable

Physical Therapy on Non-structural Medial Elbow Pain

United States22 participantsStarted 2022-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study is investigating the effect of using a regional interdependence approach of managing non-structural elbow pain with physical therapy.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 50 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: * The patient presents with elbow pain that is not exacerbated with resisted wrist flexion, extension, supination, or pronation. * The patient presents with elbow pain that is not exacerbated with passive wrist flexion or extension. * The patient presents with three of the four positive cervical radicular signs * Patient presents with peripheral paresthesia Exclusion Criteria: * The patient reports a surgical history involving the elbow. * The patient has an MRI that is positive for structural deficits within the upper extremity. * The patient self-reports a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or other neurological systemic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular accident, multiple sclerosis, or similar conditions

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

Change in Cervical Range of Motion in extension

Timeframe: Baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average

Change in Focus On Therapeutic Outcome (FOTO) Patient Outcme Score

Timeframe: Baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average

Change in Lower Trapezius scapular muscle strength

Timeframe: Baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05537636

SponsorTimothy Uhl

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-30

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Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 50 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.

What they're measuring

Change in Cervical Range of Motion in extension

Timeframe: Baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average

Change in Focus On Therapeutic Outcome (FOTO) Patient Outcme Score

Timeframe: Baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average

Change in Lower Trapezius scapular muscle strength

Timeframe: Baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average