Epicondylitis, LateralNCT06160011
Epicondylar Muscle Activation in Tennis Players
A study testing Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy and Conventional physiotherapy in people with Epicondylitis, Lateral, run by University of Salamanca at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Epicondylitis is one of the most common pathologies in tennis players. The search for an effective treatment is necessary for the relief of symptoms and the return to sports practice. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Epicondylitis, Lateral
- What is being tested?
- Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy and Conventional physiotherapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2023to 31 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- tennis players of both sexes
- federated and non-federated of Castilla y León
- playing tennis for at least 2 years
- presence if one trigger point in epicondilar musculature
Who cannot join
- not informed consent signature
- nervous, vascular, articular or musculoskeletal system alterations
- tests or techniques performed fear (belonephobia)
- pregnancy
- allergic to any type of metal or body oil
- active febrile proces
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- current pain treatments in the area involved
- surgery in the last year for upper limb pathologies
- cognitive alterations
- taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs 24 hours before the start of the study or taking them during the duration of the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Electrical Dry Needdling on Epicondylar Muscle Activation by EMG in Tennis Players. Randomized Clinical Trial
Epicondylitis is one of the most common pathologies in tennis players. The search for an effective treatment is necessary for the relief of symptoms and the return to sports practice. Therefore, a ddry needling treatment in combination with electricity is postulated as an alternative to isolated dry needling treatment or conventional physiotherapy treatment. Data will be collected in relation to pain and muscle activation by EMG in order to check the effectiveness of these techniques as well as the muscle activation that is generated.
- Conditions
- Epicondylitis, Lateral
- Being tested
- Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Conventional physiotherapy
- Keywords
- Electrical dry needling, EMG, Tennis, Physiotherapy
- Medical subject headings
- Tennis Elbow
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapyOther
Electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapyOther
Dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Conventional physiotherapyOther
Conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group Electrical Dry Needling amd Physiotherapy | Experimental | The intervention group will receive a treatment composed by electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment Receives: Other: Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy |
| Intervention Group Dry Needling amd Physiotherapy | Active comparator | This group will receive a treatment composed by dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment Receives: Other: Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy |
| Control Group | Placebo comparator | Control group will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment Receives: Other: Conventional physiotherapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscular activation
Electromyography: the adequate electrical activity of the muscles will be observed and the nerves will show adequate conduction of electrical impulses. This indicates normal and healthy functioning of the neuromuscular system
Measured: 30 minutes
Subjective Pain
Numeric Pain Rating Scale: Single 11-point numerical scale where scores correspond to Pain scores are interpreted as: 0 = no pain, 1-3 = mild pain, 4-6 = moderate pain and 7-10 = severe pain. 7-10 = severe pain
Measured: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
Algometry
Pressure algometer is an instrument with a circular disk on which the pressure measurements are displayed (with a range of 5 kg, divided into 10 parts of half a kilogram), and a rubber tip with a circular surface of 1 cm2, which allows transferring the pressure force to deep tissues.
Measured: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Dec 2023
- Study start1 Dec 2023
- Primary completion30 Apr 2024
- Study completion31 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Epicondylitis, LateralStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Salamanca
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rocío Llamas-Ramos, University of Salamanca
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06160011
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EMGepicondíleos
- Status last verified
- May 2024
- First submitted
- 20 Nov 2023
- Last updated
- 9 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Electrical Dry Needdling on Epicondylar Muscle Activation by EMG in Tennis Players. Randomized Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06160011
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EMGepicondíleos
- Conditions
- Epicondylitis, Lateral
- Keywords
- Electrical dry needling, EMG, Tennis, Physiotherapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of SalamancaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Epicondylitis is one of the most common pathologies in tennis players. The search for an effective treatment is necessary for the relief of symptoms and the return to sports practice. Therefore, a ddry needling treatment in combination with electricity is postulated as an alternative to isolated dry needling treatment or conventional physiotherapy treatment. Data will be collected in relation to pain and muscle activation by EMG in order to check the effectiveness of these techniques as well as the muscle activation that is generated.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group Electrical Dry Needling amd Physiotherapy | Experimental | Other: Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapyThe intervention group will receive a treatment composed by electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment |
| Intervention Group Dry Needling amd Physiotherapy | Active comparator | Other: Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapyThis group will receive a treatment composed by dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment |
| Control Group | Placebo comparator | Other: Conventional physiotherapyControl group will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- tennis players of both sexes
- federated and non-federated of Castilla y León
- playing tennis for at least 2 years
- presence if one trigger point in epicondilar musculature
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- not informed consent signature
- nervous, vascular, articular or musculoskeletal system alterations
- tests or techniques performed fear (belonephobia)
- pregnancy
- allergic to any type of metal or body oil
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapyElectrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions | Other | Intervention Group Electrical Dry Needling amd Physiotherapy |
| Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapyDry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions | Other | Intervention Group Dry Needling amd Physiotherapy |
| Conventional physiotherapyConventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions | Other | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Muscular activation
Time frame: 30 minutes
Electromyography: the adequate electrical activity of the muscles will be observed and the nerves will show adequate conduction of electrical impulses. This indicates normal and healthy functioning of the neuromuscular system
Subjective Pain
Time frame: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale: Single 11-point numerical scale where scores correspond to Pain scores are interpreted as: 0 = no pain, 1-3 = mild pain, 4-6 = moderate pain and 7-10 = severe pain. 7-10 = severe pain
Algometry
Time frame: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
Pressure algometer is an instrument with a circular disk on which the pressure measurements are displayed (with a range of 5 kg, divided into 10 parts of half a kilogram), and a rubber tip with a circular surface of 1 cm2, which allows transferring the pressure force to deep tissues.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Dec 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy and Conventional physiotherapy in people with Epicondylitis, Lateral, run by University of Salamanca at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Muscular activation (time frame: 30 minutes). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Dec 2024.