Lateral epicodylitis. Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Corticosteroid Injection Group (Group 1):Participants in this group will receive a single corticosteroid injection. The corticosteroid used will be triamcinolone ac
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults aged between 18 and 65 years Clinically diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) for at least 6 weeks. Experiencing pain that has not responded to conservative treatments (e.g., rest, physiotherapy). the Visual Analog Scale = 4 (VAS; 0–10) at baseline. Ability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Occurrence of serious adverse events resulting from therapeutic interventions (such as infection, severe reaction to injection, or electroacupuncture). Non-compliance with post-treatment instructions:a) In the injection group: engaging in intense physical activities during the restricted period after injection.b) In the electroacupuncture group: failure to follow recommendations regarding rest or proper use of the treated limb. Lack of patient cooperation in continuing treatment sessions or scheduled evaluations. Emergence of new medical conditions that may affect the study outcomes (e.g., surgery or acute illnesses). Patient’s decision to withdraw from the study at any time, even after signing the informed consent. Investigator’s judgment that continued participation may pose a risk to the patient’s health.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain according to VAS score and PRTEE. Timepoint: The outcomes are assessed at three time points: at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: VAS score and PRTEE. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactKourosh Mansory
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed