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Ultrasonographic Examination of Other Enthesitis Sites in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

NCT07314840 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-01-02

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Summary

Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the tendinopathy of the common extensor tendon. Although exact etiology remains unclear, it is believed to be caused by overuse.

Even though, genetics factor related to tendinopathies were defined accompanying tendinopathies in patients with LE is yet to be studied.

Madrid sonographic enthesitis index (MASEI) is an ultrasound based scoring system, developed for the evaluation of the enthesitis. Initially developed for ankylosing spondylitis, its usage has also become widespread in other musculoskeletal diseases.

The aim of this study is to calculate the MASEI score in patients diagnosed with LE, and compare it to healthy volunteers.

Conditions

  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (Tennis Elbow)

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Madrid Sonographic Enthesitis Index

Patients will be evaluated with ultrasound at 6 different locations on each side, for total of 12 locations. These will be insertion points of triceps brachii tendon, quadriceps tendon, proximal and distal patellar tendons, achilles tendon and the plantar fascia. Evaluation parameters are the structure and thickness of the tendon, the presence of calcifications or enthesophytes, erosions in the bone, regional bursitis, and the presence of power-Doppler signal in the entheses.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • İlker Yağcı, Prof. Dr. · Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-01
Primary Completion
2026-01-31
Completion
2026-01-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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