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2025-12-25 @ 1:47 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-04-13 @ 8:04 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07004894
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-06-16
First Post:
2025-05-26
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Friction Massage in Lateral Epicondylitis
Sponsor:
Organization:
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'0' score indicates no pain while '10' indicates worst pain experienced."}, {'measure': 'Range of Motion', 'timeFrame': 'Variable will be assessed at pre and post treatment for the total interval of 4 weeks.', 'description': 'Range of motion will be measured using goniometer. An instrument with movable and stationary arm used to measure range of motion at joint. It will be used to measure range of motion of flexion and extension at elbow joint, forearm pronation and supination, and flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation at wrist joint.'}]}, 'oversightModule': {'oversightHasDmc': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDrug': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDevice': False}, 'conditionsModule': {'conditions': ['Lateral Epicondylitis']}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': 'This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of neuromuscular reeducation versus friction massage in lateral epicondylitis.', 'detailedDescription': "Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. Lateral epicondylitis will be assessed using the following tests:\n\nCozen's test Maudsley's test Mills test"}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '50 Years', 'minimumAge': '25 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': "Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Diagnosed cases of lateral epicondylitis\n2. Age 25-50 years\n3. Both genders\n4. Postive tests; cozens, maudsley's, mills (at least any of 2)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Recent elbow fractures or dislocations\n2. Elbow joint instability\n3. Active joint disease\n4. Open wounds around elbow joints"}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT07004894', 'briefTitle': 'Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Friction Massage in Lateral Epicondylitis', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Foundation University Islamabad'}, 'officialTitle': 'Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Friction Massage in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Control Trial', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'FUI/CTR/2024/75'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'Neuromuscular reeducation', 'description': 'Group A will recieve treatment of ultrasound followed by neuromuscular re-education+ strengthning exercises For the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement will be performed.\n\nFor the next two weeks; longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed.', 'interventionNames': ['Procedure: Neuromuscular re-education(experimental)']}, {'type': 'ACTIVE_COMPARATOR', 'label': 'Friction massage', 'description': 'Group B will receive standard treatment of ultrasound followed by friction massage+ strengthning exercises For the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone will be performed. For the last two weeks; longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed.', 'interventionNames': ['Procedure: Friction massage(standard protocol)']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Neuromuscular re-education(experimental)', 'type': 'PROCEDURE', 'description': "All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by neuromuscular reeducation technique (5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.\n\nThe exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.", 'armGroupLabels': ['Neuromuscular reeducation']}, {'name': 'Friction massage(standard protocol)', 'type': 'PROCEDURE', 'description': "All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by friction massage technique(5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.\n\nThe exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.", 'armGroupLabels': ['Friction massage']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'zip': '44000', 'city': 'Islamabad', 'status': 'RECRUITING', 'country': 'Pakistan', 'contacts': [{'name': 'Ruqia Begum, MS-OMPT', 'role': 'CONTACT', 'email': 'ruqia@fui.edu.pk', 'phone': '+92311-5532544'}], 'facility': 'Foundation University College of Physical Therapy', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 33.72148, 'lon': 73.04329}}], 'centralContacts': [{'name': 'Basma Areej Sarfraz, Doctor of Physical Therapy', 'role': 'CONTACT', 'email': 'basmaareej2900@gmail.com', 'phone': '+923364800106'}]}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR', 'investigatorTitle': 'Foundation University Islamabad', 'investigatorFullName': 'Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi', 'investigatorAffiliation': 'Foundation University Islamabad'}}}}