RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07634224

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis

Effectiveness of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis: A Sham-Controlled, Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Sponsor

Gaziantep City Hospital

Enrollment

62 participants

Start Date

May 11, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

lateral epicondylitis Exercise Capacitive and Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy

Summary

This prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer (TECAR) therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a TECAR plus exercise group or a sham TECAR plus exercise group. Both groups will receive a standardized home exercise program including elbow and wrist range-of-motion, stretching, eccentric strengthening, and handgrip strengthening exercises. The TECAR group will additionally receive active TECAR therapy, while the control group will receive sham TECAR treatment using the same device and treatment protocol without therapeutic energy delivery. Outcome assessments will be performed by a blinded evaluator at baseline, immediately after treatment, and at 1- and 2-month follow-up visits. The study aims to determine whether TECAR therapy provides additional benefits in pain relief, functional improvement, and clinical outcomes when combined with exercise therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Sham TECAR Therapy + Exercise and a medical device called TECAR Therapy + Exercise for people with capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy, exercise, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DEVICETECAR Therapy + Exercise

Participants assigned to this group will receive active Capacitive and Resistive Electrical Transfer (TECAR) therapy in addition to a standard home exercise program. Active TECAR therapy will be administered five times a week for two weeks (10 sessions in total), with each session lasting 15 minutes.

DEVICESham TECAR Therapy + Exercise

Participants assigned to this group will receive sham TECAR therapy in addition to the same standardized home exercise program. The sham intervention will be delivered using the same device, applicator, treatment duration, and application procedures as the active treatment; However, no therapeutic energy will be delivered.