Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Open Debridement Versus Tenex
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Orthopedic Devices Associated With Misadventures
In brief
Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) can cause pain and keep individuals from completing their daily activities and require them to miss work. There are currently different treatment options to address tennis elbow. However surgeons do not know if one is better than the other. This study will compare two treatment options for tennis elbow. Participants will either be treated by Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Tenotomy Technique or Open Surgical Debridement. Traditional open surgical debridement is a surgical procedure that requires the surgeon to make an incision to remove the damaged tissue. This procedure is done under anesthesia in a surgery center. In the Tenex procedure, the surgeon inserts a special needle into the damaged portion of the tendon under ultrasound guidance. Ultrasonic energy vibrates the damaged tissue and it can be suctioned out. This procedure is done with local anesthesia in surgeon's office.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05757739
- Run by
- Sean Mc Millan
- People needed
- 90
- Starts
- 2023-02-09
- Expected to finish
- 2028-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Individuals 18-70 years of age
- Clinically documented chronic lateral epicondylitis with a minimum of 6 months of persistent elbow pain that impedes daily activities.
- Failed alternative treatment for > 3 months.
You may not qualify if…
- Surgical procedure on affected extremity within last six months.
- Dermatological disorder in affected area
- Currently pregnant, confirmed via pregnancy test.
- Blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, disorders requiring immunosuppression, cancer, malignancies, an ongoing infectious disease, or sickle cell or other blood disorders.
- Failed prior surgical procedure on the affected joint.
- No prior effort to treat (stretching, rest, medication) or implementation of external protocol in an effort to improve condition (physical therapy, massage treatment, rehabilitation techniques).
Where it is running
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics — Burlington, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics — Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics — Moorestown, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Fellowship Surgical Center — Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Surgical Center of South Jersey — Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics — Riverside Park, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics — Sewell, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Centennial Surgery Center — Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Summit Surgical Center LLC — Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics — Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
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