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Physical Therapy for Elbow Pain

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Waitlist Available
Led By Tim L Uhl, PhD
Research Sponsored by Timothy Uhl
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
The patient presents with elbow pain that is not exacerbated with resisted wrist flexion, extension, supination, or pronation.
The patient presents with elbow pain that is not exacerbated with passive wrist flexion or extension.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing if a new physical therapy approach can help reduce elbow pain.

Eligible Conditions
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Injuries and Disorders

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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The patient's elbow pain does not get worse when they do specific arm and wrist movements.
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The patient's elbow pain does not get worse when their wrist is moved up or down by someone else.
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You have three specific signs related to nerve pain in the neck.
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You have tingling or numbness in your limbs.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and every 5th visit up to discharge which is estimated to be 3 months on average for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Cervical Range of Motion in extension
Change in Focus On Therapeutic Outcome (FOTO) Patient Outcme Score
Change in Lower Trapezius scapular muscle strength
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Elbow Extension Range of Motion in Median Nerve Tension positoin
Change in Elbow Flexion Range of Motion in Ulnar Nerve Tension position

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Regional Interdepence Intervention for the upper quarterExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Physical therapist will perform interventions to the entire uppper extremity and spine to treat elbow pain. Physical therapy intervention will include manual therapy and soft-tissue massage to the shoulder, cervical, and thoracic spine. Participants will be prescribed specific exercises using a phased approach.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Timothy UhlLead Sponsor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
83 Total Patients Enrolled
Bluegrass OrthopedicsUNKNOWN
Tim L Uhl, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Kentucky
2 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Physical Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05537636 — N/A
Ulnar Neuritis Research Study Groups: Regional Interdepence Intervention for the upper quarter
Ulnar Neuritis Clinical Trial 2023: Physical Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05537636 — N/A
Physical Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05537636 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it feasible to register for this experiment?

"The current trial is recruiting 50 individuals aged between 15 and 50 who are suffering from a specific condition. In order to be eligible, patients must demonstrate peripheral paresthesia as well as elbow pain not aggravated by resisted wrist flexion/extension/supination or pronation plus three of the four positive cervical radicular signs."

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How many participants is the clinical trial enrolling?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records demonstrate that this clinical trial, which was published on October 1st 2022 is still enrolling participants. 50 individuals are needed from a single medical site for the duration of the study."

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Is it possible to join this medical trial at the current moment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records demonstrate that this clinical trial, which was initially posted on October 1st 2022, is actively seeking participants. Approximately 50 people must be recruited from a single site for the study to continue onwards."

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Does this research study accommodate participants aged 35 or over?

"This trial seeks to enrol participants aged between 15 and 50 years old. There are distinct trials for those younger than 18, as well as those over 65."

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