Chinese medicine ointment for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a Chinese medicine ointment helps reduce tennis elbow pain. It is compared with a standard exercise program. The ointment is applied to the skin, so it is a non-invasive treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had pain on the outside of your elbow for more than 3 weeks.
- You have not had any medical treatment, physical therapy, or surgery for elbow pain in the last 6 months.
- You have not had acupuncture for elbow pain in the last month.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or infections.
- You have not used anti-inflammatory drugs in the last few weeks, and no steroid injections in the last 2 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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