Effect of TECAR therapy on the improvement of symptoms and function of patients with lateral epicondylitis

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: ateral epicondylitis.; Medial epicondylitis; M77.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20220115053718N1
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with physical examination
Lateral epicondylitis pain that lasts for at least 1 month
Age category 18-65 years
Satisfaction to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Having history of inflammatory joint disease
Having history of affected elbow surgery, injection or physiotherapy of the affected elbow in the last 6 months
Having history of trauma and elbow injury
Existence of diseases that mimic the symptoms of lateral epicondylitis
Contraindications to pregnancy (pregnancy, pacemaker, insulin pump, hearing aid, thrombophlebitis, growth plate, cancer, open wounds and skin lesions, skin allergies, fever and infection, lack of heat and heart disease)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately and 1 month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).;The Disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand Score. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately and 1 month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire(DASH).