PLT and Steroid in Lateral Epicondylopathy and Supraspinatus Calcific Tendinopathy (NCT05648032) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 3
PLT and Steroid in Lateral Epicondylopathy and Supraspinatus Calcific Tendinopathy
Taiwan180 participantsStarted 2022-10-06
Plain-language summary
PLT vs. steroid vs. PLT + steroid, which treatment is most effective in lateral epicondylitis (or tennis elbow) and supraspinatus calcific tendinitis.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 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.
Lateral epicondylitis
Inclusion Criteria:
* Tenderness at lateral epicondyle more than 3 months
* Ultrasound-confirmed lateral epicondylopathy
* Pain VAS ≥ 3/10 during wrist resistive extension
* No treatment response to NSAID and physiotherapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Carpal tunnel syndrome (the same arm) in one year
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Taking NSAID in one week
* Receiving PRP or steroid injection in one month
* History of bacteremia, cellulitis or skin ulcer in three months
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Malignancy
* Poorly controlled diabetets mellitus (DM), liver and kidner diseases
* Severe anemia (Hb\<5)
* Thrombocytopenia
* History of tennis elbow surgery
* History of elbow trauma
Supraspinatus calcific tendinis
Inclusion Criteria:
* Hawkins-Kennedy test or empty can test, one of which is positive
* Ultrasound-confirmed (calcification \> 2mm)
* Pain VAS ≥ 3/10 over right deltoid area more than 3 months
* No treatment response to NSAID and physiotherapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Carpal tunnel syndrome (the same arm) in one year
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Taking NSAID in one week
* Receiving PRP or steroid injection in one month
* History of bacteremia, cellulitis or skin ulcer in three months
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Malignancy
* Poorly controlled DM, liver and kidner diseases
* Severe anemia (Hb\<5)
* Thrombocytopenia
* History of shoulder surgery
* History of shoulder trauma
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
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Lateral elbow pain and shoulder pain (worst in the last one week)