Tennis ElbowNCT07648849
Arthroscopic Versus Open Management of Lateral Epicondylitis Elbow (Randomized Control Trial)
A study testing Arthroscopy & saline irrigation and open surgery in people with Tennis Elbow, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
Arthroscopic Versus Open management of lateral epicondylitis elbow (Randomized Control Trial) Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Tennis Elbow
- What is being tested?
- Arthroscopy & saline irrigation and open surgery
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 11 Jun 2026to 11 Jun 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- tennis elbow not responding to conservative measures (more than 6 months) adult population (more than 18 years)
Who cannot join
- Degenerative changes of the elbow (as inflammatory diseases) Previously operated cases Disorganized anatomy of the joint (as in posttraumatic cases) neurovascular compromise of the upper limb
About this study
Arthroscopic Versus Open management of lateral epicondylitis elbow (Randomized Control Trial)
Read the detailed description
Currently, any indication for elbow surgery can also serve as a potential indication for arthroscopic or arthroscopically assisted management, subject to anatomical compatibility. Often, the pro¬cedure can be more effectively carried out using arthroscopy than through an open approach. The arthroscopic management of lateral epicondylitis demands a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the common extensor origin and the lateral ulnar collateral ligament as the important adjacent structure [1,2]. At the elbow joint, the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) lies on top of the tendinous portion of the ECRB. When performing an open procedure for lateral epicon¬dylitis, the muscular portion of the ECRL must be exposed to vi¬sualize the tendinous ECRB. The arthroscopic approach offers an advantage in debriding the ECRB without insulting the integrity of the ECRL. The diamond-shaped footprint of ECRB is located just distal to the lateral epicondyle[3]
- Conditions
- Tennis Elbow
- Being tested
- Arthroscopy & saline irrigation, open surgery
- Keywords
- tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, arthroscopy
- Medical subject headings
- Tennis Elbow
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Arthroscopy & saline irrigationProcedure or surgery
release of lateral epicondylitis using arthroscope
open surgeryProcedure or surgery
open surgical release
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopic Release | Active comparator | Cases with arthroscopic release Receives: Procedure: Arthroscopy & saline irrigation |
| open surgical release | Active comparator | cases with open surgical release Receives: Procedure: open surgery |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
postoperative elbow pain
pain measured according to numeric rating scale (NRS)
Measured: 6 months postoperative
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jun 2026
- Study start11 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion11 Jun 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Tennis ElbowStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohammed Alaa Mohammed Hasan, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07648849
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- tennis elbow arthroscopy
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Ahmed AF, Rayyan R, Zikria BA, Salameh M. Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: an up-to-date review of management. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2023 Feb;33(2):201-206. doi: 10.1007/s00590-021-03181-z. Epub 2022 Jan 15.
PubMed 35031850Dodson CC, Nho SJ, Williams RJ 3rd, Altchek DW. Elbow arthroscopy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2008 Oct;16(10):574-85. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200810000-00003.
PubMed 18832601
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Arthroscopic Versus Open Management of Lateral Epicondylitis Elbow (Randomized Control Trial)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07648849
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- tennis elbow arthroscopy
- Conditions
- Tennis Elbow
- Keywords
- tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, arthroscopy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 11 Jun 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Arthroscopic Versus Open management of lateral epicondylitis elbow (Randomized Control Trial)
Detailed description
Currently, any indication for elbow surgery can also serve as a potential indication for arthroscopic or arthroscopically assisted management, subject to anatomical compatibility. Often, the pro¬cedure can be more effectively carried out using arthroscopy than through an open approach. The arthroscopic management of lateral epicondylitis demands a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the common extensor origin and the lateral ulnar collateral ligament as the important adjacent structure [1,2]. At the elbow joint, the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) lies on top of the tendinous portion of the ECRB. When performing an open procedure for lateral epicon¬dylitis, the muscular portion of the ECRL must be exposed to vi¬sualize the tendinous ECRB. The arthroscopic approach offers an advantage in debriding the ECRB without insulting the integrity of the ECRL. The diamond-shaped footprint of ECRB is located just distal to the lateral epicondyle[3]
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopic Release | Active comparator | Procedure: Arthroscopy & saline irrigationCases with arthroscopic release |
| open surgical release | Active comparator | Procedure: open surgerycases with open surgical release |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- tennis elbow not responding to conservative measures (more than 6 months) adult population (more than 18 years)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Degenerative changes of the elbow (as inflammatory diseases) Previously operated cases Disorganized anatomy of the joint (as in posttraumatic cases) neurovascular compromise of the upper limb
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopy & saline irrigationrelease of lateral epicondylitis using arthroscope | Procedure or surgery | Arthroscopic Release |
| open surgeryopen surgical release | Procedure or surgery | open surgical release |
Primary outcome
postoperative elbow pain
Time frame: 6 months postoperative
pain measured according to numeric rating scale (NRS)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jun 2026.
- Background: PubMed 35031850Ahmed AF, Rayyan R, Zikria BA, Salameh M. Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: an up-to-date review of management. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2023 Feb;33(2):201-206. doi: 10.1007/s00590-021-03181-z. Epub 2022 Jan 15.
- Background: PubMed 18832601Dodson CC, Nho SJ, Williams RJ 3rd, Altchek DW. Elbow arthroscopy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2008 Oct;16(10):574-85. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200810000-00003.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Arthroscopy & saline irrigation and open surgery in people with Tennis Elbow, run by Assiut University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
postoperative elbow pain (time frame: 6 months postoperative). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07648849, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jun 2026.