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NCT03978897 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Trial of Blood Flow Restriction Plus Physical Therapy vs. Physical Therapy Alone for Lateral Epicondylitis
A NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03978897: Active NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
NCT03978897 is a NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Cleveland Clinic Akron General. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 122-participant average among 7 other Lateral Epicondylitis trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03978897, a NA study of Lateral Epicondylitis, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Open label randomized controlled trial comparing evidenced based physical/occupational therapy vs. physical/occupational therapy including blood flow restriction tourniquet in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
Primary Outcome
Change in score on 'Patient rated tennis elbow evaluation' total score from baseline to 12 month final follow up. Lower numbers suggest less pain, higher scores suggest more pain. Total score 0-100. Includes pain subscale (0-50) Specific activities subscale (0-60) Usual activities subscale (0-40) Function Subscale= (specific activities score + usual activities score)/2 (0-50) Total Score= Pain subscale + Function Subscale (0-100)
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Blood flow restriction tourniquet
- OTHER Evidence based physical/occupational therapy
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General - Akron
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT03978897 still lists
NCT03978897 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 122-participant average among 7 other Lateral Epicondylitis trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Lateral Epicondylitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Blood flow restriction tourniquet is the first listed.
NCT03978897 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03978897 about?
NCT03978897 is a clinical study titled "Trial of Blood Flow Restriction Plus Physical Therapy vs. Physical Therapy Alone for Lateral Epicondylitis". Open label randomized controlled trial comparing evidenced based physical/occupational therapy vs. physical/occupational therapy including blood flow restriction tourniquet in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
What is the current status of trial NCT03978897?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2019-07-01. Estimated completion is 2024-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03978897 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lateral Epicondylitis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03978897?
The interventions under investigation include: Blood flow restriction tourniquet (DEVICE), Evidence based physical/occupational therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03978897?
This trial is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Akron General, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03978897 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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