The Comparison of Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Arm Sleeves for the Treatment of ECRB Tendinopathy

NCT ID: NCT06846593

Last Updated: 2025-02-26

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-01

Study Completion Date

2025-11-01

Brief Summary

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This study seeks to identify patient reported and clinically measured outcomes for pain management and elbow function with application of semiconductor embedded fabric combined with PRP+ASC injections in the affected area.

Detailed Description

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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB) tendinopathy, also known as lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow, is the most prevalent elbow soft tissue injury and affects 1-3% of the population. Repetitive overloading of the tendon and ligaments in the elbow lead to microtraumas, causing abnormal angiofibroblastic remodeling and increased pain. Microtearing occurs most commonly at the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. The main symptoms include a loss of grip strength, a burning sensation near the ECRB origin site, and pain during daily activities such as grasping objects or shaking hands. Both conditions present a significant injury and treatment burden on the population and effective treatment and pain management approaches with minimal side effects are needed.

Novel nonsurgical treatment approaches for ECRB tendinopathy include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell therapy. Ultrasound-guided PRP and adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) injections have shown to be an effective treatment option for patients with chronic ECRB tendinopathy.

The proposed study seeks to assess the effect of non-compressive semiconductor embedded arm sleeves in combination with PRP + ASC injections, throughout a 6-month rehabilitation course for patients with ECRB tendinopathy. Outcome measures will be collected at standardized intervals to evaluate and compare treatment groups.

Conditions

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ECRB Tendinopathy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Subjects will determine whether they would like to receive Standard of Care (SOC) PRP+ASC injections. Then, the subjects will be randomly assigned to the study group in which they will receive a real or sham semiconductor embedded sleeve. The subjects will be instructed to wear the sleeve for a minimum of 12 hours per day, including overnight, for the entire duration of the study.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Incrediwear only

One group will receive active therapy (semiconductor embedded arm sleeve) "Incrediwear only"

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Arm Sleeves

Intervention Type DEVICE

labeled A or B, assigned based on blinded randomization table provided by the sponsor.

Sham Incrediwear

One group will receive placebo therapy (arm sleeve absent of semiconductor thread) "Sham Incrediwear"

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Placebo Arm Sleeves

Intervention Type DEVICE

labeled A or B, assigned based on blinded randomization table provided by the sponsor.

Incrediwear with PRP+ASC injections

One group will receive active therapy with SOC (standard of care) PRP+ASC injections (active semiconductor embedded arm sleeves after they have received PRP+ ASC injections as part of their routine care) "Incrediwear with SOC PRP+ASC injections"

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Arm Sleeves

Intervention Type DEVICE

labeled A or B, assigned based on blinded randomization table provided by the sponsor.

Platelet-Rich Plasma with Adipose Stem Cell (PRP+ASC) Injections

Intervention Type OTHER

patients will choose or opt out of these standard of care injections.

Sham Incrediwear with PRP+ASC injections

One group will receive placebo therapy with SOC (standard of care) PRP+ASC injections (arm sleeve absent of semiconductor fabric after they have received PRP+ASC injections as part of their routine care) "Sham Incrediwear with SOC PRP+ASC injections"

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Placebo Arm Sleeves

Intervention Type DEVICE

labeled A or B, assigned based on blinded randomization table provided by the sponsor.

Platelet-Rich Plasma with Adipose Stem Cell (PRP+ASC) Injections

Intervention Type OTHER

patients will choose or opt out of these standard of care injections.

Interventions

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Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Arm Sleeves

labeled A or B, assigned based on blinded randomization table provided by the sponsor.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Placebo Arm Sleeves

labeled A or B, assigned based on blinded randomization table provided by the sponsor.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Platelet-Rich Plasma with Adipose Stem Cell (PRP+ASC) Injections

patients will choose or opt out of these standard of care injections.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients diagnosed with ECRB tendinopathy as determined by radiographic assessment or ultrasound imaging.
2. Patients age 18-65
3. Patients who are willing and able to adhere to follow-up schedule and protocol guidelines.
4. Patients who are willing and able to sign corresponding research subject consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patient has a history of neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
2. Patient has severe medical condition, including recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, heart failure, severe anemia
3. Patient has had prior surgical treatment of the elbow in the last 5 years or injection treatment(s) in the last 2 years
4. Patient has complete tear of ECRB tendon or other surgical indication
5. Patient has chronic pain conditions unrelated to elbow condition
6. Patient has auto-immune or auto-inflammatory diseases
7. Patient has used tobacco within the last 90 days
8. Patient is not within the ages of 18-65
9. Patient has a history of metabolic disorders
10. Patient has an active infection (local or systemic)
11. Patient is unwilling or unable to sign the corresponding research subject consent form
12. Patient meets any other criteria or has any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent them from completing the study or that, in the opinion of the investigator, would confound study results.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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INCREDIWEAR HOLDINGS, INC.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Dr. Matthew Bayes, MD, Medical

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bluetail Medical Group

Locations

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Bluetail Medical Group

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

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Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Related Links

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https://incrediwear.com/pages/research?srsltid=AfmBOooOWJNZ3dydamSCph_y8wrbqiv61n7MZ11508RRy9KeTgE3Am-0

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Other Identifiers

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2024-06

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

WCG IRB Protocol #20242832

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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