Comparison of the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and 5% Dextrose Prolotherapy in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 96
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder associated with pain and impaired upper extremity function. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and single-session 5% dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) in patients with lateral epicondylitis and to evaluate the relative superiority of these treatment approaches during short- and mid-to-long-term follow-up. Ninety-six patients were allocated into three groups: conventional treatment alone, conventional treatment plus ESWT, and conventional treatment plus DPT. Pain, functional status, grip strength, and common extensor tendon thickness were evaluated during follow-up.
详细描述
Lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder associated with pain, reduced grip strength, and impaired upper extremity function. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and single-session 5% dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) in patients with lateral epicondylitis and to evaluate their relative effectiveness during short- and mid-to-long-term follow-up.
Ninety-six patients were allocated into three groups: conventional treatment alone, conventional treatment plus ESWT, and conventional treatment plus DPT. Conventional treatment consisted of home exercise and splinting. ESWT was applied in 3 sessions (2000 pulses, 0.15 mJ/mm²), while the DPT group received a single ultrasound-guided 5% dextrose injection.
Primary outcomes included Visual Analog Scale pain scores for rest, night pain, resisted wrist extension, and grip pain. Secondary outcomes included QuickDASH, PRTEE, grip strength measured with a Jamar dynamometer, and ultrasonographic assessment of common extensor tendon thickness. Clinical assessments were performed at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 75 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adults aged 18-75 years
- •Clinical and ultrasonographic diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis
- •Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months
- •Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥4
- •Resistance to previous medical treatment
- •Ability to comply with study procedures and complete questionnaires
排除标准
- •Injection treatment for lateral epicondylitis within the previous 3 months
- •History of trauma within the previous 3 months
- •Cervical disc herniation
- •Median or ulnar tunnel neuropathy
- •Medial epicondylitis
- •Anticoagulant therapy use
- •Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- •Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment interfering with questionnaire -completion
- •Allergy to the treatment solution
- •History of upper extremity surgery or fracture
- •Rheumatoid arthritis
- •Connective tissue diseases such as dermatomyositis
研究者
Merve Örücü Atar
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital