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Comparative Effects of Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric Exercises in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Led by Ibadat International University, Islamabad · Updated on 2026-04-13
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises on pain, functional ability, quality of life, grip strength and range of motion in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either Group A (Shockwave therapy) or Group B (Eccentric Exercises) using a computer-generated random number tables method. The intervention will be provided over five weeks, with three sessions per week (total of 15 sessions): Group A (Shockwave therapy): Participants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz. Group B (Eccentric Exercises): Participants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, week 0 and week 5 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing symptoms and improving functional outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparative Effects of Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric Exercises in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients diagnosed with Lateral epicondylitis
- Patients aged 20 to 50 years
- Both males and females
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with recent trauma (fractures, injury etc.)
- Patients with blood clotting disorders, oral anti-coagulants, pacemaker, tumors at treatment site, infected area, or skin damage at treatment site
- Pregnant patients
- Patients with cervical radiculopathy or diseases causing similar elbow pain
- Patients who received steroid injections within 6 weeks
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Research Team
Y
Yousra Bahadar, MS-PT(MSK)*
CONTACT
F
Fatima Amjad, MS-SPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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