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Dry Needling vs ESWT in Lateral Epicondylitis
Sponsor: Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This randomized single-blind controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dry needling and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Sixty participants aged 18-65 years will be randomized into two groups. The dry needling group will receive ultrasound-guided tendon fenestration once weekly for five sessions, while the ESWT group will receive radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy once weekly for five sessions. All participants will be given a standardized home exercise program. Pain, function, grip strength, pressure pain threshold, quality of life, and ultrasonographic findings will be evaluated at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3- and 6-month follow-up. The primary outcome is change in pain severity measured by Visual Analog Scale.
Official title: Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-09-14
Last Updated
2026-09-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasound-guided dry needling
Dry needling will be performed under ultrasound guidance targeting the tendinosis area of the common extensor tendon. The procedure will be applied once weekly for five sessions.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy will be applied using standard parameters (10-15 Hz, 1.5-2.5 bar, 2000 pulses) once weekly for five sessions.
Locations (1)
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)