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NCT03167710 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Dry Needling, Manipulation and Stretching vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound for Lateral Epicondylalgia

A NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
143
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03167710 is a NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis that has completed, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 143 participants, above the 107-participant average among 7 other Lateral Epicondylitis trials with a reported enrollment target (34% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03167710, a NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis, has completed, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
143 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with lateral epicondylalgia: electric dry needling, thrust manipulation and stretching versus impairment-based manual therapy, exercise and ultrasound. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat lateral epicondyalgia. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Dry Needling, manipulation, stretching
  • OTHER manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • Evolution Sports Physiotherapy - Cockeysville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 143 participants
Start Date 2017-06-15
Est. Completion 2021-03-15
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03167710

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03167710 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 143 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 107-participant average among 7 other Lateral Epicondylitis trials with a reported enrollment target (34% higher). The listed sponsor is Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Lateral Epicondylitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Dry Needling, manipulation, stretching is the first listed.

NCT03167710 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03167710 about?

NCT03167710 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling, Manipulation and Stretching vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound for Lateral Epicondylalgia". The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with lateral epicondylalgia: electric dry needling, thrust manipulation and stretching versus impairment-based manual therapy, exercise and ultrasound. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques t...

What is the current status of trial NCT03167710?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 143 participants. The study started on 2017-06-15. Estimated completion is 2021-03-15.

What conditions does trial NCT03167710 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lateral Epicondylitis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03167710?

The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling, manipulation, stretching (OTHER), manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03167710?

This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03167710 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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