Blood Flow Restricted Training to Enhance Lateral Epicondylitis Rehabilitation.

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Lateral epicondylitis (LE), often referred to as tennis elbow is a common and debilitating overuse injury affecting 1-3% of adults annually. LE is most often defined as a syndrome of pain near the area of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow commonly effecting the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis with associated weakness; it most commonly effects the dominant arm. The best treatment for LE is unknown and research to support current treatment methods are insufficient. A common limitation in functional recovery experienced by this population is pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow. As such, innovative therapeutic interventions directed at quickly reducing pain may address this unmet need and allow for improved outcomes, as well as earlier return to function.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Ages 18-65 years of age

• Diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis confirmed by the treating orthopaedic surgeon and ultrasound

• Must be able to read and write in English

• Able to provide own written consent

Locations
United States
Missouri
Vicki Jones
RECRUITING
Columbia
Contact Information
Primary
Vicki Jones, MEd, CCRP
jonesvicki@health.missouri.edu
5738827583
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-05-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 250
Treatments
Sham_comparator: Physical Therapy
For patients enrolled in the control group, the participants will undergo calibration of the Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System to measure limb occlusion pressure and will wear the cuff during completion of the exercises with minimal inflation (approximately 5%), to hold the cuff in place during treatment. This will act as a sham.
Active_comparator: Blood Flow Restricted Physical Therapy
Physical therapy assisted by blood flow restriction per standard physical therapy protocol.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Julie Nuelle

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