A Phase 1/2 interventional study of isometric intervention in Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy, Elbow Pain and Elbows Tendonitis, sponsored by University of Minnesota. Withdrawn at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-04-05.
Sponsored by University of Minnesota · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment
This study will be looking at people with lateral elbow tendinopathy (elbow pain). The goal is to determine if a one-time isometric intervention will positively change the level of pain and strength as compared to baseline measurements. After determining baseline strength and pain level, an intervention consisting of several trials of isometric hand/wrist contractions will be performed by the participant. Pain and strength will again be assessed immediately after the intervention.
Participants will be randomized into two different groups in 10 participant blocks, meaning after every 10 participants eligible and completing the study, there will be 5 participants assigned to each group. Group 1 will complete a protocol with 10 sets of 10 second isometric holds followed by 10 second rest intervals between sets. Each repetition will be performed as closely to the targeted 30%-40% value. Group 2 will complete a protocol with 5 sets of 20 second isometric holds followed by 20 second rest intervals between sets. Each repetition will be performed as closely to the targeted 30% value. Resistance for both testing conditions will be performed against the examiner's external resistance/against the Microfet hand held dynamometer. Immediately after the intervention, all participants will again repeat their maximal grip on their affected arm using the Jamar hand held dynamometer and will grade their pain level. (The protocol will be identical to the pre testing procedure from above). The pain score and force output will be obtained and documented. Once these steps are complete, testing will cease. All participants will be instructed to follow their referring provider's treatment intervention.
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AND: Positive pain response to at least two of the following tests:
Exclusion Criteria:
Group 1 will complete a protocol with 10 sets of 10 second isometric holds followed by 10 second rest intervals between sets. Each repetition will be performed as closely to the targeted 30%-40% value.
Procedure: isometric intervention
Group 2 will complete a protocol with 5 sets of 20 second isometric holds followed by 20 second rest intervals between sets. Each repetition will be performed as closely to the targeted 30% value.
Procedure: isometric intervention
The research participants will perform isometric repetitions against the hand held dynamometer
Also known as: Midrofet hand held dynamometer
Assess efficacy: NRS
To assess the immediate effects of an isometric intervention on pain levels for individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy. The primary outcome measure that will be utilized is the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS) which will measure pain intensity using the 11 point scale with values ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
Time frame: Randomization through 12 months
Assess correlation between force output during max grip strength testing and reported pain levels
To determine if there is a correlation between force output during max grip strength testing and reported pain levels, and to determine if there is a correlation between two different time under tension protocols and max grip strength and reported pain levels. The secondary outcome measure with be grip strength, both pain free and max grip strength which will be measured in pounds using a Jamar handheld dynamometer.
Time frame: Randomization through 12 months
Plan to share: No
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