Investigation of the Effect of Epicondylitis Band and Wrist Orthosis

NCT05731869 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2021/058
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 37
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Muscles that are frequently injured in the extensor group are extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and extensor digitorum communis. Injury of these muscles is seen as lateral epicondylitis in the clinic. Physiotherapy techniques are frequently applied in the management of diseases related to forearm extensor muscles such as lateral epicondylitis. Various orthoses such as lateral epicondylitis band, wrist orthosis, dynamic extensor brace are used for this. Studies have been conducted on pain, hand function and orthosis satisfaction of different types of lateral epicondylitis orthoses, and the number of studies investigating the effects on muscle activation is insufficient.Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the effects of different types of orthoses used for the forearm extensor group on extensor muscle activation and upper limb functions.

Conditions

Splints

Keywords

surface electromyography; muscle activation; orthosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• muscle activation

  A superficial EMG system will be used to measure signals from the extensor carpi radialis longus/brevis and extensor carpi digitorum communis muscles.Electrodes will be placed according to SENIAM criteria.The signals received from the muscles of the individuals will be recorded during grasping. As a result, the average muscle activations of the muscles during the activity will be numerically recorded in %MVIC.

  one hour

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• hand function

  one hour

• satisfaction level

  one hour

Study Arms (3)

Control group

The group measured without the use of orthoses and tapes

Epicondylitis Band Group

Group measured with epicondylitis band

Other: epicondylitis band

Wrist Orthosis Group

Group measured with wrist orthosis

Other: wrist orhosis

Interventions

epicondylitis band OTHER

An off-the-shelf lateral epicondylitis tape in S-M-L dimensions was used distal to the lateral epicondylitis.

Epicondylitis Band Group

wrist orhosis OTHER

Wrist orthosis of the shelf was used in sizes S-M-L, covering the hand and wrist.

Wrist Orthosis Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy individuals

You may qualify if:

• Between 18-45 years old
• Right upper extremity dominant
• No upper extremity limitation in activities of daily living
• Volunteer individuals

You may not qualify if:

• With orthopedic, neurological and rheumatological problems in the upper extremity
• Entrapment neuropathy, TOS, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical disc herniation
• History of upper extremity injury or surgery in the last 6 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Mustafa Sarı

Çankaya, Ankara, 06510, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Sari M, Ozturk D, Bek N. Comparison of two different orthoses used in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2025 Feb 1;49(1):127-132. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000345. Epub 2024 Mar 22.

  PMID: 38517366 DERIVED

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 9, 2023
• First Posted: February 16, 2023
• Study Start: July 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2022
• Study Completion: September 1, 2022
• Last Updated: February 16, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Locations

TU (1)