Effects of Eccentric Exercises Along With Muscle Energy Technique in Lateral Epicondylitis (NCT07484516) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Eccentric Exercises Along With Muscle Energy Technique in Lateral Epicondylitis
Pakistan66 participantsStarted 2026-03
Plain-language summary
This study is intended to find the effects of Eccentric exercises along with muscle energy technique (MET) on pain, functional disability, range of motion and grip strength in Lateral Epicondylitis. For this trial, participants will be enrolled with their consent after assessing on basis of inclusion \& exclusion criteria from orthopedic workshop, Jinnah post graduate medical center Karachi. Total of 66 participants will be recruited and will be equally randomized into three groups consisting of 22 participants in each group. They would recruit into either Eccentric exercise (EE) along with MET group (group A) or MET group (group B) or EE group (group C). Participants will be allocated to intervention by sealed envelope method and will undergo a total of 8 treatment sessions within 2 weeks. Baseline assessment will carry out before treatment on 1st session and follow-up assessment on 8th session after treatment through tool named as Numeric Pain-Rating Scale (NPRS), Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE), Goniometer and Handheld dynamometer.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Subacute \& chronic patients
* Participants diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis based on
* Pain local to the lateral epicondyle reproduced with palpation.
* Positive Mill's test and Cozen's test and/or Maudsley's test
* Patient's willingness in participation in this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Any recent history of fracture /surgery
* Acute patients
* Peripheral nerve entrapment like radial tunnel syndrome
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Instability of joint
* Corticosteroid injection within 3- 6 months
* Neurological impairments
* Cardiovascular diseases
* Osteoporosis
* Local infection
* Malignancy
* Congenital /structural anomalies
* Systemic illness affecting joint function like Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis etc.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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.