The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Tennis Elbow (NCT06490692) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Tennis Elbow
Lebanon25 participantsStarted 2024-06-29
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to investigate the effects of blood flow restriction training on the parameters surrounding tennis elbow afflicted patients including pain, disability, and grip strength.
The main question this study aims to answer is:
1- Does blood flow restriction training offer significantly better effects on pain, disability, and grip strength when compared to conventional strength training without blood flow restriction in patients afflicted with tennis elbow? Research will compare two groups with tennis elbow where both will perform the same rehabilitation program consisting of conventional physical therapy for tennis elbow as well as a strength training program with the only difference being that one group will undergo blood flow restriction training while the other will not.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 28 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients that were included in this study were diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis by a medical doctor for less than 3 months.
* Dominant hand was diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis.
* They were aged between 20 and 40 years old.
* With decreased grip strength and wrist range of motion.
* No history of physical therapy treatment for lateral epicondylitis for at least 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with chronic diabetes.
* Any type of trauma or fracture in the upper extremities in the last 3 months.
* Patients with any vestibular problems.
* Patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
* Patients with hypertension.
* Patients with cancer.
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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Hand Grip Strength
Timeframe: Taken initially before intervention process and after the conclusion of the intervention period (6 weeks, 12 sessions).