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NCT07172568 Blood Flow Restriction Training For The Treatment Of Lateral Epicondylopathy

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NCT ID NCT07172568
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Technical University of Munich
Condition Elbow Tendinopathy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2021-08-25
Primary Completion 2025-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Blood Flow Restrictionsham-Blood Flow Restriction

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2021-08-25 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction Training for the treatment of lateral elbow epicondylopathy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis * duration of symptoms \> 6 weeks * failed physical therapy * absence of x-ray abnormalities * written and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * prior joint infiltrations * duration of symptoms \> 12 months * concomitant rheumatoid diseases * concomitant elbow pathologies, including medial epicondylitis * concomitant radicular symptoms of the cervical spine, shoulder or hand * traumatic etiology of symptoms

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Alexandros Doucas, MD

✉ a.doucas@tum.de

📞 +491737442245

Principal Investigator

Maximilian Hinz, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07172568 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Elbow Tendinopathy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07172568 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07172568 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at a.doucas@tum.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07172568 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Munich, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07172568 clinical trial?

NCT07172568 is sponsored by Technical University of Munich. The principal investigator is Maximilian Hinz, MD at Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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