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New treatment option for Elbow Pain
Official title NonNarcotic Pain Control in Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Elbow
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06373978
What this study is testing
What is Diclofenac?
Diclofenac is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for elbow pain.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of oral acetaminophen, diclofenac, and tramadol in reducing the consumption of narcotic doses (primary outcome) and minimizing patients' exposure to narcotics (secondary outcome) following an ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy procedure on the lateral elbow.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Male or female, aged 18-65 years
- Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Lateral Elbow Procedure
- Ability to take oral medication and willingness to participate in a 2-week follow-up pill counts
You likely can't join if
- Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow
- Prior history of elbow surgery
- Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
- Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow
- Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention concurrently or previously that would interfere with postoperative pain control
- Psychiatric illness that impedes evaluation of pain and/or narcotics use
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Male or female, aged 18-65 years
- Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Lateral Elbow Procedure
- Ability to take oral medication and willingness to participate in a 2-week follow-up pill counts
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound or MRI with diagnosis of tendinosis of the common extensor tendon of the elbow
- Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow
- Prior history of elbow surgery
- Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
- Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow
- Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention concurrently or previously that would interfere with postoperative pain control
- Psychiatric illness that impedes evaluation of pain and/or narcotics use
- No history of inflammatory arthritis, diabetes, chronic regional pain syndrome, connective tissue disease, fibromyalgia or autoimmune disease
- No contraindications to NSAIDs or Opioids
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Coral Springs, Florida, United States
- Avon, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Coral Springs, Florida, United States; Avon, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.