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Administrative data

NCT number NCT06160011
Other study ID # EMGepicondíleos
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date December 1, 2023
Est. completion date May 7, 2024

Study information

Verified date May 2024
Source University of Salamanca
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical 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. 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.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 48
Est. completion date May 7, 2024
Est. primary completion date April 30, 2024
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 16 Years to 65 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - 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 Exclusion Criteria: - 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 - 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

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy
Electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy
Dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Conventional physiotherapy
Conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions

Locations

Country Name City State
Spain Universidad de Salamanca Salamanca

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Salamanca

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Spain, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary 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 30 minutes
Primary 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 Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
Primary 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. Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
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