CompletedNot Applicable

Scooping Mobilization With and Without Scapulothoracic Mobilization in Patients of Lateral Epicondylalgia

Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2023-05-02

Plain-language summary

Lateral epicondylalgia is well known musculoskeletal disorder now a day. Lateral epicondylalgia is a disorder in which pain and tenderness at lateral part of elbow. This study is targeting the scapulothoracic mobilization and scooping mobilization at lateral epicondylalgia. This study is single-blinded Randomized Clinical Trial will be conducted in Fatima memorial Hospital and Bajwa hospital Lahore. Non-probability convenience sampling will be used with 38 Participants involved in this study is with age of 18 to 45 with presence of pain and tenderness around lateral epicondyle, positive Cozens test and maudsley test, scapular dyskinesia, pain on resisted elbow extension, wrist extension and gripping activities. In this study, one group is treated with scooping mobilization with scapulothoracic mobilization. Second group is treated with scooping mobilization alone. The participants will be randomized into two Groups by computer generated randomization software. Outcomes measures which are used in this study is Numeric pain rating scale for pain, goniometer for range of motion and patient related tennis elbow evaluation for activities of daily livings for patients of lateral epicondylalgia.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-40 years * Pain and tenderness around lateral epicondyle * Pain on resisted elbow extension ,wrist extension and gripping activities * Gender both male and female. * Scapular Dyskinesia. * Positive Cozen test and maudsley test for lateral epicondylalgia. * With moderate pain intensity on Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) with a score of 3 or higher Exclusion Criteria: * Any injury or disease around the shoulder, elbow and wrist on affected side * Cervical radiculopathy. * Local steroid injection * History of fracture of humerus, radius, ulna which is affected upper extremity

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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?
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?

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What they're measuring

Patient Related Tennis Elbow Evaluation Scale

Timeframe: 4th weeks

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: 4th weeks

Range of Motion of Elbow

Timeframe: 4th weeks

Range of Motion of Wrist

Timeframe: 4th weeks

Readings of scapulometer to measure scapular dyskinesia in cm

Timeframe: 4th weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06869733

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-23

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 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.