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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: Completed NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Rating Score. Baseline score must exceed 2/10 to be included in the study.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Dry Needling, manipulation, stretching
- OTHER manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Evolution Sports Physiotherapy - Cockeysville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 143 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-03-15 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03167710 record still lists
NCT03167710 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 143 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 107-participant average among 7 other Lateral Epicondylitis trials with a reported enrollment target (34% higher).
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 a single indexed study location in 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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