Clinical trial for Elbow Pain
Official title NonNarcotic Pain Control in Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Elbow
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06373978
What this study is testing
What is Diclofenac?
Diclofenac is an investigational oral medication being studied for relief of elbow pain after a tenotomy procedure. Diclofenac is designed to reduce inflammation and pain by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes that produce prostaglandins.
Also referred to as diclofenac potassium.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether acetaminophen, diclofenac, or tramadol can reduce the amount of narcotic medicine you need after an ultrasound‑guided elbow needle tenotomy.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have chronic elbow pain and are scheduled for a percutaneous needle tenotomy.
- What's involved
- You will take one of the three pain medicines for a short time after the procedure. The study team will check how much narcotic medicine you use and how much pain you feel. You will not know which medicine you get, and the team will not know either.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts a few weeks after the procedure, with a few follow‑up visits to track your pain and medication use.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Male or female, aged 18-65 years
- Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Lateral Elbow Procedure
- Ability to take oral medication and willingness to participate in a 2-week follow-up pill counts
You likely can't join if
- Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow
- Prior history of elbow surgery
- Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
- Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow
- Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention concurrently or previously that would interfere with postoperative pain control
- Psychiatric illness that impedes evaluation of pain and/or narcotics use
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Male or female, aged 18-65 years
- Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Lateral Elbow Procedure
- Ability to take oral medication and willingness to participate in a 2-week follow-up pill counts
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound or MRI with diagnosis of tendinosis of the common extensor tendon of the elbow
- Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow
- Prior history of elbow surgery
- Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
- Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow
- Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention concurrently or previously that would interfere with postoperative pain control
- Psychiatric illness that impedes evaluation of pain and/or narcotics use
- No history of inflammatory arthritis, diabetes, chronic regional pain syndrome, connective tissue disease, fibromyalgia or autoimmune disease
- No contraindications to NSAIDs or Opioids
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Coral Springs, Florida, United States
- Avon, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Coral Springs, Florida, United States; Avon, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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