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Comparison of ESWT and Single-Session 5% Dextrose Prolotherapy in Lateral Epicondylitis

NCT07620678 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 96

Last updated 2026-06-02

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Summary

Lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder associated with pain and impaired upper extremity function. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and single-session 5% dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) in patients with lateral epicondylitis and to evaluate the relative superiority of these treatment approaches during short- and mid-to-long-term follow-up. Ninety-six patients were allocated into three groups: conventional treatment alone, conventional treatment plus ESWT, and conventional treatment plus DPT. Pain, functional status, grip strength, and common extensor tendon thickness were evaluated during follow-up.

Conditions

  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional Treatment group

Splinting and home exercise program

DEVICE

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

3 sessions, weekly, 4Hz, 2000 pulses/session, 0.15 mJ/mm².

PROCEDURE

Dextrose prolotherapy (DPT)

Single-session ultrasound-guided 1 mL 5% dextrose injection.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-01
Primary Completion
2025-08-29
Completion
2025-08-29

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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