Tennis ElbowNCT07523893
Comparative Effects of Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric Exercises in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
A study testing Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric exercises in people with Tennis Elbow, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises on pain, functional ability, quality of life, grip strength and range of motion in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Tennis Elbow
- What is being tested?
- Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2026to 30 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients diagnosed with Lateral epicondylitis
- Patients with 20-50 years
- Both males and females
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- Patients with recent trauma (fractures, injury etc.)
- Patients with blood clotting disorder (including thrombosis), oral anti-coagulants, and pacemaker, tumors at site of treatment, infected area or skin rupture or abrasion at the site of treatment, pregnancy.
- Cervical Radiculopathy or any diseases that mimic or refer pain to elbow.
- Patients who received steroid injection within 6 weeks.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
Islamabad
Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT, 0092514486422 ext. 118, dean@ahbs.iiui.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric Exercises on Pain, Functional Ability, Quality of Life, Grip Strength and Range of Motion in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises on pain, functional ability, quality of life, grip strength and range of motion in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either Group A (Shockwave therapy) or Group B (Eccentric Exercises) using a computer-generated random number tables method.
The intervention will be provided over five weeks, with three sessions per week (total of 15 sessions):
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Group A (Shockwave therapy): Participants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz.
Group B (Eccentric Exercises): Participants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them.
Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, week 0 and week 5 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing symptoms and improving functional outcomes.
- Conditions
- Tennis Elbow
- Being tested
- Shockwave Therapy, Eccentric exercises
- Keywords
- Lateral epicondylitis, Shockwave Therapy, Eccentric Exercises, Grip Strength
- Medical subject headings
- Tennis Elbow
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Shockwave TherapyOther
Participants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz.
Eccentric exercisesOther
Participants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Shock Wave Therapy | Experimental | Participants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz. Receives: Other: Shockwave Therapy |
| Eccentric exercises | Experimental | Participants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each exercise 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them Receives: Other: Eccentric exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
Pain intensity will be measured by Visual Analogue Scale
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Functional Ability
Functional ability will be measured by Patient-Related Tennis Elbow Evaluation
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Quality of Life of Patients
Quality of Life will be measured by SF-36 short form
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Grip Strength
Grip Strength will be measured by Dynamometer
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Range of Motion
Range of Motion will be measured by Goniometer.
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start2 Feb 2026
- Primary completion16 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tennis ElbowStudies 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT, Principal investigator, Ibadat International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07523893
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/01/210
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric Exercises on Pain, Functional Ability, Quality of Life, Grip Strength and Range of Motion in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07523893
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/01/210
- Conditions
- Tennis Elbow
- Keywords
- Lateral epicondylitis, Shockwave Therapy, Eccentric Exercises, Grip Strength
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (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.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises on pain, functional ability, quality of life, grip strength and range of motion in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either Group A (Shockwave therapy) or Group B (Eccentric Exercises) using a computer-generated random number tables method.
The intervention will be provided over five weeks, with three sessions per week (total of 15 sessions):
Group A (Shockwave therapy): Participants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz.
Group B (Eccentric Exercises): Participants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them.
Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, week 0 and week 5 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing symptoms and improving functional outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Shock Wave Therapy | Experimental | Other: Shockwave TherapyParticipants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz. |
| Eccentric exercises | Experimental | Other: Eccentric exercisesParticipants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each exercise 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients diagnosed with Lateral epicondylitis
- Patients with 20-50 years
- Both males and females
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients with recent trauma (fractures, injury etc.)
- Patients with blood clotting disorder (including thrombosis), oral anti-coagulants, and pacemaker, tumors at site of treatment, infected area or skin rupture or abrasion at the site of treatment, pregnancy.
- Cervical Radiculopathy or any diseases that mimic or refer pain to elbow.
- Patients who received steroid injection within 6 weeks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shockwave TherapyParticipants will receive shockwave therapy, for 5 min with energy level 7.0 m J and frequency 6 Hz. | Other | Shock Wave Therapy |
| Eccentric exercisesParticipants will receive eccentric exercises, repeating each 10 repetitions 3 sets per session with a 1 min rest between each of them | Other | Eccentric exercises |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Pain intensity will be measured by Visual Analogue Scale
Functional Ability
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Functional ability will be measured by Patient-Related Tennis Elbow Evaluation
Quality of Life of Patients
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Quality of Life will be measured by SF-36 short form
Grip Strength
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Grip Strength will be measured by Dynamometer
Range of Motion
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5
Range of Motion will be measured by Goniometer.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT principal investigator
Ibadat International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Shockwave Therapy and Eccentric exercises in people with Tennis Elbow, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2026. 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 Pakistan. 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. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Yousra Bahadar, MS-PT(MSK)* (00923130522747, yousrabahadar111@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Intensity (time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 5). The study lists 5 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 13 Apr 2026.