Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Friction Massage in Lateral Epicondylitis

NCT ID: NCT07004894

Last Updated: 2025-06-16

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-07-18

Study Completion Date

2025-07-20

Brief Summary

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This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of neuromuscular reeducation versus friction massage in lateral epicondylitis.

Detailed Description

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Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. Lateral epicondylitis will be assessed using the following tests:

Cozen's test Maudsley's test Mills test

Conditions

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Lateral Epicondylitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized Control Trial
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Neuromuscular reeducation

Group A will recieve treatment of ultrasound followed by neuromuscular re-education+ strengthning exercises For the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement will be performed.

For the next two weeks; longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Neuromuscular re-education(experimental)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by neuromuscular reeducation technique (5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.

The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.

Friction massage

Group B will receive standard treatment of ultrasound followed by friction massage+ strengthning exercises For the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone will be performed. For the last two weeks; longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Friction massage(standard protocol)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by friction massage technique(5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.

The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.

Interventions

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Neuromuscular re-education(experimental)

All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by neuromuscular reeducation technique (5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.

The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Friction massage(standard protocol)

All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by friction massage technique(5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.

The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed cases of lateral epicondylitis
2. Age 25-50 years
3. Both genders
4. Postive tests; cozens, maudsley's, mills (at least any of 2)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Recent elbow fractures or dislocations
2. Elbow joint instability
3. Active joint disease
4. Open wounds around elbow joints
Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi

Foundation University Islamabad

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Islamabad, , Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Basma Areej Sarfraz, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Role: CONTACT

+923364800106

Facility Contacts

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Ruqia Begum, MS-OMPT

Role: primary

+92311-5532544

Other Identifiers

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FUI/CTR/2024/75

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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