Comparison of the Effect of a Non-immersive VRE and CT in Patients With Tennis Elbow

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Tennis Elbow

• Registration Number: NCT06739837
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

This study investigates the comparative effectiveness of non-immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy and conventional physiotherapy in managing tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Tennis elbow is a painful condition often characterized by chronic pain, reduced grip strength, and limited functionality.

Detailed Description

Conventional treatment approaches, including manual therapy and strengthening exercises, have been widely used but may not fully address the long-term rehabilitation needs of every patient. Virtual reality, an emerging tool in rehabilitation, has the potential to enhance patient engagement and adherence by providing an interactive therapeutic environment. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving VR therapy and the other conventional therapy, with each intervention lasting six weeks. Outcome measures include pain intensity (VAS), functional disability (DASH), patient satisfaction (PRTEE), grip strength, range of motion (ROM), and adherence rates. This study aims to determine if VR therapy can offer superior benefits over conventional

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-09-01
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-14
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-18
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-18
• Study Completion: 2025-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 25 to 50 years.
• Patient diagnosis with lateral epicondylitis.
• Patients that a medical doctor will be formally diagnosed to have tennis elbow, that is, lateral epicondylitis.
• Patients who have specific pain and function impairment associated with tennis elbow.
• Patients giving written consent to participate in the study. Willing to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with neurological conditions whereby they have abnormal functioning of their arms.
• Any previous surgical intervention for tennis elbow The presence of other significant musculoskeletal diseases in the upper extremity Severe cardiovascular or neurological disorders.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	12 Months	The visual analog scale (VAS) is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Scores are recorded by making a handwritten mark on a 10-cm line that represents a continuum between "no pain" and "worst pain.
Handheld Dynamometer	12 Months	This instrument is scored using force production in kilograms (0-90) or pounds (0-200). Standardized procedure for positioning of instrumen

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samahni, Near thq hospital samahni azad kashmir; 🇵🇰 Kashmir, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Samahni, Near thq hospital samahni azad kashmir

🇵🇰Kashmir, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan