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A Comparison of the Effects of Combining ESWT With Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Patients Diagnosed With Lateral Epicondylitis: a Randomized Controlled Trial

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 60 YearsAllAnkara Yildirim Beyazıt University
NCT07782723 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Lateral epicondylitis is a chronic degenerative tendinopathy characterized by pain, tenderness, decreased grip strength, and functional limitations, particularly on the outer part of the elbow. While conservative treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) are used, surgical methods are considered as alternatives in resistant cases. ESWT reduces pain and inflammation by increasing vascularization in the targeted area and supporting tissue regeneration. Blood flow restriction therapy (BFR), on the other hand, promotes muscle hypertrophy and strength gains through low-intensity exercise. The biochemical effects of both methods increase cellular proliferation and protein synthesis through different mechanisms, thereby supporting tissue healing and functional recovery. However, there are no studies in the l

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Having been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis by a specialist physician 2. Being between the ages of 18 and 60 3. Having a body mass index (BMI) between normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m²) and overweight (25.0-29.9 kg/m²) 4. Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of a different elbow pathology 2. Presence of bilateral lateral epicondylitis 3. Presence of sensory and motor impairments in the upper extremities 4. History of surgery in the elbow region 5. History of systemic or metabolic disease 6. History of diabetes mellitus 7. History of hematological disease 8. History of cardiac disease, heart failure, or coronary artery disease 9. History of hypertension 10. Malignancy 11. History of peripheral vascular disease (presence of varicose veins/history, history of deep vein thrombosis, presence of lymphedema) 12. Coagulation disorder 13. Use of anticoagulants 14. History of pulmonary disease 15. History of pulmonary embolism 16. Pregnancy 17. Use of oral contraceptives 18. Patients with a pacemaker 19. History of trauma to the upper extremity within the past 6 months or 1 year
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What it tests

  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
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Where

1 site
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Sports Medicine
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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