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NonNarcotic Pain Control in Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Elbow
Led by The Cleveland Clinic · Updated on 2026-02-13
92
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
98 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
NonNarcotic Pain Control in Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Elbow
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Signed informed consent form
- Willing to comply with study procedures and available for study duration
- Male or female aged 18-65 years
- Undergoing percutaneous needle tenotomy of lateral elbow
- Able to take oral medication and willing for 2-week follow-up pill counts
- Diagnosis of tendinosis of common extensor tendon confirmed by musculoskeletal ultrasound or MRI
You will not qualify if you...
- Full thickness tear of common extensor tendon of the elbow
- Prior history of elbow surgery
- Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
- Symptoms affecting the medial elbow
- Treatment with another investigational drug or intervention affecting postoperative pain control
- Psychiatric illness impacting pain or narcotic use evaluation
- History of inflammatory arthritis, diabetes, chronic regional pain syndrome, connective tissue disease, fibromyalgia, or autoimmune disease
- Contraindications to NSAIDs or opioids
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
The Cleveland Clinic Florida
Coral Springs, Florida, United States, 33067
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2
The Cleveland Clinic Ohio
Avon, Ohio, United States, 44011
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Research Team
E
Erin Clancy, BA
CONTACT
J
Jennifer Baldwin
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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