Eccentric Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction vs Resistance Training for Lateral Epicondylitis
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Conditions studied: Lateral Epicondylitis
In brief
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of eccentric training combined with blood flow restriction (ECC+BFR) versus heavy slow resistance (HSR) training in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis. The study will recruit 40 participants (accounting for 10% attrition), aged 25-45 years, from Sakina Memorial Hospital Sheikhupura and University of Lahore Teaching Hospital using convenience sampling. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: an interventional group receiving ECC+BFR and a control group undergoing HSR training. Both interventions will be administered three times per week for 8 weeks under professional supervision. Outcome measures including pain intensity (NPRS), patient-specific functional performance (PSFS), muscle strength, and hypertrophy will be assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, with appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests applied after checking data normality. Ethical approval will be obtained, informed consent will be secured, and participant confidentiality will be strictly maintained.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07365033
- Run by
- Nimra Rafiq
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2026-01-30
- Expected to finish
- 2026-03-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-05
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patient aged between 25 and 45 years. Both male and female participants with unilateral symptoms only. Clinically diagnosed unilateral lateral epicondylitis (LE), confirmed by positive Cozen's and Mills' tests. Symptom duration exceeding 12 months, indicating chronic LE.
You may not qualify if…
- Previous history of surgery or injection therapy for LE within the past 6 months.
- Coexisting conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, cervical radiculopathy, significant tendon tears). Contraindications to BFR (e.g., DVT, vascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, clotting disorders).
- Use of anticoagulants or long-term pain medications. Pregnant or psychological person.
Where it is running
- University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)
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