Exercise vs. braces for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of treatment—exercise therapy and elbow braces—for people with long-term elbow pain (lateral elbow tendinopathy, also known as tennis elbow). It aims to see which treatment helps more.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have pain on only one side of your elbow for at least 3 months.
- You have not had elbow surgery or a major injury to that elbow.
- You have no other health problems in your neck, shoulder, or wrist that affect your elbow.
- You have not had physical therapy or shots for your elbow in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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