Effect of laser therapy in elbow pain using ultrasound scan

“Effects of low intensity laser therapy with deep friction massage on tendon thickness and strength in individuals with lateral elbow pain - an ultrasonographic analysis. ? - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/063505

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Low intensity laser therapy with deep friction massage: According to WALD recommendations for 780-860nm, minimum area/points used is 1-2 cm2, 4 Joules, maximum 100mW/cm2 will be consi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with the age of 25-60 years of both genders with symptomatic unilateral lateral elbow pain. 2. Patients who have sufficient cognition and communication skills to understand the nature of study. 3. Patients with positive cozen’s test and reduced grip strength are taken for the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Upper extremity surgical treatment history 2. Cubital tunnel syndrome 3. Rheumatoid disease 4. Cervical radiculopathy 5. Major psychiatric disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PRTEE (Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation), ultrasonographyTimepoint: Before and after 1 week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
numeric pain rating scale, patient rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnarie, handheld dynamometer, pressure algometerTimepoint: 1 week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMr. Subbiah.K

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

subbiah@sriramachandra.edu.in9443033118

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026