Shockwave vs laser for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two nonsurgical treatments for chronic tennis elbow: shockwave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy. It aims to see which works better for pain and function without surgery or injections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with tennis elbow (pain on the outer side of the elbow) for more than 3 months.
- The doctor confirmed the diagnosis with specific tests and you have tenderness over the bony bump on your elbow.
- You have not had elbow surgery in the past.
- You have not received a cortisone injection in your elbow within the last 6 months.
- You do not have neck problems, nerve issues, inflammatory conditions, a broken elbow, or severe elbow looseness.
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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