Effects of Photobiomodulation combined with Physiotherapy in the treatment of Tennis Elbow

Photobiomodulation associated with Physiotherapeutic treatment of individuals with Lateral Epicondylosis: randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-6ds3pfs

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-14

Start date

2023-01-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Lateral epicondylosis

Interventions

This was a randomized, uncontrolled, blinded clinical trial. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups using electronic software (www.randon.org), which generated randomization using random nu

and Group 2: 160 Joules of energy. Both groups received therapeutic exercises for eight weeks, totaling 16 sessions, and an assessment after the 12th week of treatment (follow-up). A blinded evaluator

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study included both male and female individuals who had been diagnosed with Lateral Epicondylitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients were excluded if they have a history of trauma to the elbow to which the protocol will be applied; peripheral neuropathy; use of corticosteroids in the last three months; or any contraindication to the use of Photobiomodulation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary objective of this study was to compare whether there is a difference between doses of 32J (4J in each applicator) and 160J (20J in each applicator) of photobiomodulation per session in the treatment of lateral epicondylosis.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare muscle activation using EMG of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and extensor digitorum communis muscles on the first day of evaluation and eight weeks of treatment.;To compare the response of the therapies on the functionality of the affected upper limb using the DASH (disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand) and PRTEE (patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnaire) questionnaires on the first day of evaluation (pre-intervention), after 16 sessions and at follow-up 4 weeks after the end of treatment.;To compare the response of the therapies on self-reported pain intensity, measured using the Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS) during maximum grip strength measured by the JAMAR Strength Dynamometer (pain-free grip), on the first day of evaluation and eighth week of evaluation.	—

Measure

Time frame

To compare muscle activation using EMG of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and extensor digitorum communis muscles on the first day of evaluation and eight weeks of treatment.;To compare the response of the therapies on the functionality of the affected upper limb using the DASH (disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand) and PRTEE (patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnaire) questionnaires on the first day of evaluation (pre-intervention), after 16 sessions and at follow-up 4 weeks after the end of treatment.;To compare the response of the therapies on self-reported pain intensity, measured using the Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS) during maximum grip strength measured by the JAMAR Strength Dynamometer (pain-free grip), on the first day of evaluation and eighth week of evaluation.

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Countries

Contacts

Public ContactJuliana Reabilitação Funcional

Juliana D' Ambrosi Reabilitação Funcional

equipejulianadambrosi@gmail.com+55 (048) 999690972

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026