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IRCT20211030052912N4 IRCT 2026-06-01 Rasht University of Medical Sciences Comparison of the effects of TECAR therapy and dry needling in patients with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Comparing the Effects of TECAR and DN Added to Routine Physical Therapy on Elbow Pain and Function in Patients with Tennis Elbow Syndrome: 3 group randomized controlled trial 2026-08-01 anticipated 40 Pending https://irct.ir/trial/90485 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: After initial evaluations, patients will be randomly assigned to three groups (control, experimental 1, and experimental 2) using block randomization. Randomization will be performed via the website [www.sealedenvelope.com](http://www.sealedenvelope.com). In this method, five blocks of six participants will be generated for the three study groups. Each allocation sequence will be recorded on a card and placed inside an envelope. As patients are enrolled, the envelopes will be opened sequentially, and the assigned group for each participant will be determined. This is a double-blind study in which both the participants and the outcome assessor will be unaware of group allocation. Randomization and outcome assessment will be conducted by an individual who is not involved in the treatment process, and the assessor will also be blinded to the type of intervention, Blinding description: In this double-blind study, both the participants and the outcome assessor will be unaware of the assigned group. Randomization and intervention will be performed by an individual who is not involved in the outcome assessment, and the assessor will remain blinded to the type of intervention. 3 tennis elbow. Intervention 1: Experimental Group 1: In addition to routine physiotherapy, TECAR therapy in capacitive mode at 480 kHz will be applied for 10 sessions. Intervention 2: Experimental Group 2: In addition to routine physiotherapy, dry needling will be performed every other session (a total of 5 sessions over the 10-session treatment period). Intervention 3: Control Group: Participants will receive routine physiotherapy, including:* Hot pack + TENS for 15 minutes* Ultrasound at 1.5 W/cm², 1 MHz frequency, 20% duty cycle for 5 minutes* Therapeutic exercises (strengthening and stretching of the ECRB muscle and transverse friction massage) if the patient is pain-free during daily activities. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No further information available.
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Rasht Iran (Islamic Republic of) 41939555588 +98 13 3366 9064 azarnia.pt.82@gmail.com Rasht University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Patients aged over 20 years with a diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) 2. Presence of pain and tenderness around the lateral epicondyle that is aggravated by active wrist extension. .3. A positive Cozen’s test. 20 years no limit Both 1. Injection in the affected area. .2. Diabetes or hemophilia. 3. Pregnancy 4. Peripheral nerve entrapment or cervical radiculopathy confirmed by a physician. M77.1 Lateral epicondylitis Treatment - Devices Treatment - Devices Treatment - Devices Experimental Group 1: In addition to routine physiotherapy, TECAR therapy in capacitive mode at 480 kHz will be applied for 10 sessions. Experimental Group 2: In addition to routine physiotherapy, dry needling will be performed every other session (a total of 5 sessions over the 10-session treatment period). Control Group: Participants will receive routine physiotherapy, including:* Hot pack + TENS for 15 minutes* Ultrasound at 1.5 W/cm², 1 MHz frequency, 20% duty cycle for 5 minutes* Therapeutic exercises (strengthening and stretching of the ECRB muscle and transverse friction massage) if the patient is pain-free during daily activities. Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before and after 10 sessions. Method of measurement: VAS Questionnaire. Functional disability. Timepoint: Before and after 10 sessions. Method of measurement: PRTEE Questionnaire. Rasht University of Medical Sciences Approved 2026-05-20 Research Ethics Committees of Guilan university of medical sciences Heshmat Crossroads, Dr. Heshmat Hospital Rasht Guilan Iran (Islamic Republic of)