Self-massage roller for tennis elbow pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a handheld roller device designed for self-massage to relieve chronic tennis elbow (pain on the outer side of the elbow) lasting more than three months. The study looks at whether using this device helps when other treatments like physical therapy haven't fully worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) for more than 3 months, confirmed by a doctor.
- You've tried at least one previous treatment like physical therapy that didn't fully help.
- You have not had treatments like shockwave therapy, physical therapy, or a structured rehab program for at least 6 weeks before the trial.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not currently working in a job that involves repetitive arm movements (manual labor).
- You do not have other conditions affecting your arm or shoulder, and you haven't had platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections or similar regenerative treatments.
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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