Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Wrist Splint And Kinesiotaping Treatments In Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

NCT07420764 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Konya Beyhekim TRH
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a common condition that causes pain in the elbow and forearm, especially in people who perform repetitive wrist movements. In most patients, symptoms improve over time, but in some cases, pain may persist for longer periods.Exercise programs are commonly used in treatment to reduce pain and improve arm function. Kinesiology taping is another method that may help reduce pain by improving blood circulation and supporting muscle movement. Wrist-hand splints are also used to allow the affected muscles to rest by keeping the wrist in a supported position, which may help reduce pain and improve daily activities.The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesiology taping and wrist splint use in the treatment of patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Conditions

Lateral Epicondylitis; Tennis Elbow

Keywords

lateral epicondylitis; tennis elbow; kinesiotaping; wrist splint; rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain intensity

  Pain intensity was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).

  All assessments were conducted by the same evaluator at baseline, at the end of the 3-week treatment period, and 4 weeks following treatment completion.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Grip strength

  All assessments were conducted by the same evaluator at baseline, at the end of the 3-week treatment period, and 4 weeks following treatment completion.

• Upper extremity function

  All assessments were conducted by the same evaluator at baseline, at the end of the 3-week treatment period, and 4 weeks following treatment completion.

• Health-related quality of life

  All assessments were conducted by the same evaluator at baseline, at the end of the 3-week treatment period, and 4 weeks following treatment completion.

• Treatment satisfaction

  All assessments were conducted by the same evaluator at the end of the 3-week treatment period, and 4 weeks following treatment completion.

• Patient-Rated Forearm Evaluation Questionnaire) (PRFEQ)

  All assessments were conducted by the same evaluator at baseline, at the end of the 3-week treatment period, and 4 weeks following treatment completion.

Study Arms (3)

Kinesiotaping

OTHER

Participants received kinesiotaping treatment in addition to standard cold application and a home exercise program.

Other: Kinesiotaping; Other: Conservative treatment

Wrist-Hand Splint

OTHER

Participants used a static wrist-hand splint in addition to standard cold application and a home exercise program.

Device: Wrist-Hand Splint; Other: Conservative treatment

Control Group

OTHER

Participants received conservative treatment consisting of cold application and a home exercise program.

Other: Conservative treatment

Interventions

Kinesiotaping OTHER

Kinesiotaping was applied twice a week for a total of six sessions using muscle inhibition and epidermis-dermis-fascia (EDF) techniques. In addition, participants received standardized cold application and a home exercise program.

Kinesiotaping

Wrist-Hand Splint DEVICE

Participants were instructed to use a static wrist-hand splint for three weeks to maintain the wrist in a slightly extended position. Standardized cold application and a home exercise program were also provided.

Wrist-Hand Splint

Conservative treatment OTHER

Participants received standardized cold application and a home exercise program without kinesiotaping or splint use.

Control Group; Kinesiotaping; Wrist-Hand Splint

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Age 18-65 years
• Clinically diagnosed lateral epicondylitis
• Elbow pain for at least 3 months
• Ability to understand and comply with study procedures
• Written informed consent provided

You may not qualify if:

• Previous surgery to the affected elbow
• Corticosteroid injection to the affected elbow within the last 6 months
• Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity
• Inflammatory rheumatic diseases and fibromyalgia
• Fracture or trauma of the upper extremity within the last 6 months
• Pregnancy
• Participation in another clinical study during the study period

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital

Konya, Konya, 42200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tennis Elbow

Interventions

Conservative Treatment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Elbow Tendinopathy; Tendinopathy; Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Elbow Injuries; Arm Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Tendon Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Due to the nature of the interventions, including kinesiotaping and wrist splint use, masking of participants and investigators was not feasible. Therefore, the study was conducted as an open-label trial.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal İnvestigator/ Medical Doctor

Model Details: Participants were randomized into three parallel groups receiving kinesiotaping, wrist splint, or control interventions.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 25, 2026
• First Posted: February 19, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2023
• Study Completion: June 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)