Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Friction Massage in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Control Trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Lateral Epicondylitis

• Registration Number: NCT07004894
• Lead Sponsor: Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi

Brief Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of neuromuscular reeducation versus friction massage in lateral epicondylitis

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Detailed Description

Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. Lateral epicondylitis will be assessed using the following tests:

Cozen's test Maudsley's test Mills test

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study Start: 2024-07-18
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-26
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-04
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-20
• Study Completion: 2025-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed cases of lateral epicondylitis
2. Age 25-50 years
3. Both genders
4. Postive tests; cozens, maudsley's, mills (at least any of 2)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Recent elbow fractures or dislocations
2. Elbow joint instability
3. Active joint disease
4. Open wounds around elbow joints

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Lateral Epicondylitis Pain	Variable will be assessed at pre and post treatment for the total interval of 4 weeks.	It will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) in which the subjects select a number ranging from 0-10 according to their intensity of pain. '0' score indicates no pain while '10' indicates worst pain experienced.
Range of Motion	Variable will be assessed at pre and post treatment for the total interval of 4 weeks.	Range of motion will be measured using goniometer. An instrument with movable and stationary arm used to measure range of motion at joint. It will be used to measure range of motion of flexion and extension at elbow joint, forearm pronation and supination, and flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation at wrist joint.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan