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Behavioural Intervention
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylalgia Traditional Treatment (BFR Trial)
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Pollyanna Palhano, DPT
Research Sponsored by United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up taken at initial intake, after completion of each treatment session (up to 12 total sessions following initial evaluation), and at the 3-week, 6-week, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month followup sessions
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial compares regular exercise routines with a new method that uses a device to limit blood flow during exercise for treating tennis elbow. The study aims to see if this new method can improve pain and function more effectively than regular exercises. The new method has been shown to be safe and effective at increasing muscle strength and endurance in various groups, including those in recovery.
Eligible Conditions
- Tennis Elbow
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ taken at initial intake, after completion of each treatment session (up to 12 total sessions following initial evaluation), and at the 3-week, 6-week, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month followup sessions
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~taken at initial intake, after completion of each treatment session (up to 12 total sessions following initial evaluation), and at the 3-week, 6-week, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month followup sessions
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Grip Strength
Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE)
Secondary study objectives
Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System version 1.2- Global Health
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Evidence-informed care + Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Standardized, evidence based rehabilitation program for lateral epicondylalgia to include: discussion of ergonomics, home exercise program performance, use of any prescribed splint or brace, forearm and shoulder stretches, soft tissue mobilization, and performance of standard resistance exercises with the addition of BFR while performing resistive exercises.
Group II: Evidence-informed careActive Control1 Intervention
Standardized, evidence based rehabilitation program for lateral epicondylalgia to include: discussion of ergonomics, home exercise program performance, use of any prescribed splint or brace, forearm and shoulder stretches, soft tissue mobilization, and performance of standard resistance exercises.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
United States Naval Medical Center, San DiegoLead Sponsor
108 Previous Clinical Trials
23,047 Total Patients Enrolled
Pollyanna Palhano, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorUnited States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Tara Haugen, MSOTPrincipal InvestigatorUnited States Naval Medical Center, San Diego