Ultrasound therapy for lateral epicondylitis. A double blind randomised placebo controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN34475330

Enrollment

200

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2000-09-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Musculoskeletal Diseases Other enthesopathies

Interventions

To evaluate the effects of ultrasound in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Adult subjects with lateral epicondylitis will be randomised to receive either ultrasound (US) or sham (S) therapy. In

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 200 18-75 year olds (PROJ)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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