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2024-07-17 @ 11:58 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:34 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06490692
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-07-08
First Post:
2024-06-29
Brief Title:
The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Tennis Elbow
Sponsor:
Cairo University
Organization:
Cairo University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Ffect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Lateral Epicondylitis Parameters in Patients With Tennis Elbow
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to investigate the effects of blood flow restriction training on the parameters surrounding tennis elbow afflicted patients including pain disability and grip strength
The main question this study aims to answer is
1- Does blood flow restriction training offer significantly better effects on pain disability and grip strength when compared to conventional strength training without blood flow restriction in patients afflicted with tennis elbow Research will compare two groups with tennis elbow where both will perform the same rehabilitation program consisting of conventional physical therapy for tennis elbow as well as a strength training program with the only difference being that one group will undergo blood flow restriction training while the other will not
The main question this study aims to answer is
1- Does blood flow restriction training offer significantly better effects on pain disability and grip strength when compared to conventional strength training without blood flow restriction in patients afflicted with tennis elbow Research will compare two groups with tennis elbow where both will perform the same rehabilitation program consisting of conventional physical therapy for tennis elbow as well as a strength training program with the only difference being that one group will undergo blood flow restriction training while the other will not
Detailed Description:
Lateral epicondylitis commonly known as Tennis elbow is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain at the lateral epicondyle due to repetitive forearm and hand movements While it often improves over time some cases may worsen Diagnosis involves physical signs including pain decreased grip strength tenderness and pain during wrist flexion Medical imaging such as MRI and clinical tests like Mills and Cozens are used for confirmation
According to Lenoir Mares Carlier 2019 physical therapy is the primary treatment with exercises like eccentric muscle strengthening deep friction massage stretching ultrasound and laser therapy proving beneficial Blood flow restriction training BFR has gained interest for enhancing strength and muscle mass BFR involves partially restricting blood flow using a strap or cuff inducing muscle hypoxia Despite the unclear mechanism BFR has shown positive effects on muscle tissue possibly related to hypoxia and muscular acidosis
The lack of studies on BFRs impact especially on smaller muscle groups like fingers and wrists creates a need for investigation Given the commonality and impact of lateral epicondylitis symptoms this study aims to compare the effectiveness between BFR training with standard PT exercises and standard PT alone in patients with lateral epicondylitis Thus the purpose of this study is to prove that BFR training is more effective than standard physical training in improving the parameters surrounding tennis elbow
The participants will be randomized into 2 groups The standard physical therapy group1 training consists of 1-ultrasound therapy 2-laser 3-deep friction massage followed by ice on the proximal attachment of the extensor tendon 4-heat 5-stretching of the wrist flexors and extensors 6-strengthing of the wrist extensors combined with BFR
Group 2 will be treated with the same interventions excluding BFR training Participants in both groups will be receiving treatment 2 times per week for 12 sessions
According to Lenoir Mares Carlier 2019 physical therapy is the primary treatment with exercises like eccentric muscle strengthening deep friction massage stretching ultrasound and laser therapy proving beneficial Blood flow restriction training BFR has gained interest for enhancing strength and muscle mass BFR involves partially restricting blood flow using a strap or cuff inducing muscle hypoxia Despite the unclear mechanism BFR has shown positive effects on muscle tissue possibly related to hypoxia and muscular acidosis
The lack of studies on BFRs impact especially on smaller muscle groups like fingers and wrists creates a need for investigation Given the commonality and impact of lateral epicondylitis symptoms this study aims to compare the effectiveness between BFR training with standard PT exercises and standard PT alone in patients with lateral epicondylitis Thus the purpose of this study is to prove that BFR training is more effective than standard physical training in improving the parameters surrounding tennis elbow
The participants will be randomized into 2 groups The standard physical therapy group1 training consists of 1-ultrasound therapy 2-laser 3-deep friction massage followed by ice on the proximal attachment of the extensor tendon 4-heat 5-stretching of the wrist flexors and extensors 6-strengthing of the wrist extensors combined with BFR
Group 2 will be treated with the same interventions excluding BFR training Participants in both groups will be receiving treatment 2 times per week for 12 sessions
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None