[Blood flow restriction training as a treatment option for lateral elbow tendinopathy-a study presentation].
Maximilian Hinz, Alexander Franz, Christina Pirker...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37079041Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 65Years
All Genders
ID07172568
Randomized Controlled Study of Blood Flow Restriction Training for Treatment of Lateral Epicondylopathy
Led by Technical University of Munich · Updated on 2025-09-15
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training as a treatment for lateral elbow epicondylopathy, also known as tennis elbow. This study aims to test whether adding BFR to standard physiotherapy can lead to significant pain relief and improved hand function compared to physiotherapy without BFR. Previous research suggests BFR training may reduce muscle loss and improve strength, but this trial seeks to verify its effects specifically for this elbow condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for six weeks of physiotherapy sessions held twice per week, each lasting about 20 minutes. One group will receive physiotherapy combined with BFR using a cuff inflated to 50% of arterial occlusion pressure, while the control group will receive the same physiotherapy with a sham BFR cuff inflated to 20 mmHg, which does not affect blood flow. Both treatments follow the same exercise protocol, and patients can stop therapy at any time. Throughout the study, clinical examinations and questionnaires will be completed at the start, after six weeks of treatment, and again six and twelve weeks following therapy completion. These assessments will measure pain levels, elbow function, quality of life, strength, and disability related to the arm, shoulder, and hand. The study includes careful monitoring of joint status and symptoms, with no travel or expense compensation provided. The total participation spans approximately three months of follow-up after treatment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Blood Flow Restriction Training For The Treatment Of Lateral Epicondylopathy
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 65Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis
- Symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks
- Previous physical therapy without success
- No abnormalities on X-ray
- Provided written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Prior joint infiltrations
- Symptoms lasting longer than 12 months
- Presence of rheumatoid diseases
- Other elbow conditions including medial epicondylitis
- Radicular symptoms affecting the neck, shoulder, or hand
- Symptoms caused by trauma
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants undergo physiotherapy twice a week for six weeks. The intervention group receives blood flow restriction training at 50% arterial occlusion pressure during exercises, while the control group receives a sham blood flow restriction at 20 mmHg. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Twice weekly visits for 6 weeks
Follow-up
Duration - 12 weeks after treatment
Participants attend clinical examinations and complete standardized questionnaires at the end of treatment, six weeks after, and twelve weeks after to assess pain relief and function improvement.
3 visits (in-person) after treatment completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich
Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 81675
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Research Team
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Alexandros Doucas, MD
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Pavel Kadantsev, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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