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First received: April 11, 2026

Clinical Trial: Dry Needling vs ESWT in Lateral Epicondylitis

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: This randomized single-blind controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dry needling and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Sixty participants aged 18-65 years will be randomized into two groups. The dry needling group will receive ultrasound-guided tendon fenestration once weekly for five sessions, while the ESWT group will receive radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy once weekly for five sessions. All participants will be given a…

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