Ultrasound-guided dry needling for elbow pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound imaging to check the effects of a simple needle treatment (dry needling) on elbow pain. It may help find if this treatment reduces pain from trigger points in the forearm.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have had pain on the outer side of your elbow for at least 6 weeks
- A physical exam shows active trigger points (tender muscle knots) in your forearm
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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