CompletedNot Applicable

Blood Flow Restriction Training Versus Mulligan Technique in Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

Egypt177 participantsStarted 2025-09-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) verses Mulligan's technique in improving pain, grip strength, and functional outcomes in patients with lateral epicondylitis (LE).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: 1\) 36 subjects of both gender aged between 18 and 50 years with a positive test of LE (Positive Cozen's, Maudsley's, and/or Mill's test), which has been determined based on physical therapy assessment procedures; 2) the presence of pain in the lateral epicondyle of the humeral bone; and 3) show decreased muscle strength and functional ability. Exclusion Criteria: While the exclusion criteria of this study will be 1) refusal to be a sample in this study; 2) presences of bilateral symptoms; 3) presences of sensory and motor impairment of the upper extremities; 4) samples with systemic disease and metabolic disorders; 5) history of trauma and surgery on the elbow; 6) having a history of malignancy and peripheral vascular disorders.

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

Grip strength

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Pain intensity

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Elbow pain and intensity

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07236554

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-10

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.