Ultrasound-guided dry needling for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if using ultrasound to guide dry needling can help reduce pain from tennis elbow (pain on the outside of the elbow). It is for people who have had this pain for at least 6 weeks and have tender spots in their forearm muscles.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have had pain on the outside of your elbow for at least 6 weeks
- A doctor has found active trigger points (tender knots) in your forearm muscles during a physical exam
Quick eligibility check
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