NCT03896204

Brief Summary

There is limited evidence of the efficacy of joint protection principles in individuals diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training of the telephone supported joint protection technique education on pain and upper extremity function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. New information will be obtained according to the results.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2019

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 28, 2019

Completed
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First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 29, 2019

Completed
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Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 29, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 29, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 29, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

April 13, 2020

Status Verified

April 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

March 28, 2019

Last Update Submit

April 9, 2020

Conditions

WomanEpicondylitis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • hand grip strength

    Jamar hand dynamometer; which has high validity and reliability across several studies and is therefore accepted as the gold standard for the measurement of hand grip strength.

    first month

  • pain and function

    The Lateral Epicondylitis Function Scale; This scale is specially designed to evaluate patients with LE

    first month

  • function

    The Upper Extremity Functional Index; Lower scores indicate increased difficulty with the relevant activity resulting from the subject's condition involving the upper limb

    first month

  • beahviour

    Joint Protection Behavior Assessment-Short Form; evaluate the behavior of individuals during daily activities that require using the hands

    first month

Study Arms (2)

telephone-supported group

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: telephone-suppoted joint protection technique

Other group

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: joint protection technique training

Interventions

telephone-suppoted joint protection techniqueBEHAVIORAL

After joint protection technics training, patients will be followed up with telephone support for 1 month.

telephone-supported group
joint protection technique trainingBEHAVIORAL

Training will be given to individuals about joint protection technique

Other group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may not qualify if:

  • individuals with a history of surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Özgü İnal

Edirne, 22000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

  • Özgü İnal

    Trakya University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc Prof

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 28, 2019

First Posted

March 29, 2019

Study Start

March 29, 2019

Primary Completion

April 29, 2019

Study Completion

May 29, 2019

Last Updated

April 13, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04

Locations

TU(1)