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Tests treatment safety and results for Lateral Epicondylitis
Official title Comparison of the Efficacy of Mesotherapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07043335
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy of mesotherapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis and to determine whether it is as effective as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Is mesotherapy an effective method in patients with lateral epicondylitis?
- Time commitment: about 3 months
- 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
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Pain and tenderness in the unilateral lateral epicondyle for ≥6 weeks
- Clinically diagnosed with Lateral Epicondylitis
- Patients without cognitive deficits who can follow verbal instructions
You likely can't join if
- Receiving an treatment injection in the elbow region within the last 3 months
- Receiving physical therapy in the last 3 months
- Receiving regular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment in the last 2 weeks
- History of fracture or surgery in the affected elbow region
- Chronic inflammatory diseases
- Acute infection
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Pain and tenderness in the unilateral lateral epicondyle for ≥6 weeks
- Clinically diagnosed with Lateral Epicondylitis
- Patients without cognitive deficits who can follow verbal instructions
- Receiving an treatment injection in the elbow region within the last 3 months
- Receiving physical therapy in the last 3 months
- Receiving regular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment in the last 2 weeks
- History of fracture or surgery in the affected elbow region
- Chronic inflammatory diseases
- Acute infection
- History of malignancy
- Coagulation disorders
- Pregnancy
- Presence of a pacemaker or electronic implants
- Cervical radiculopathy and entrapment neuropathy
- Drug allergies
- BMI \> 35
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 study runs about 3 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). 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.