NonNarcotic Pain Control in Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Elbow

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic

About this trial

This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of oral acetaminophen, diclofenac, and tramadol in reducing the consumption of narcotic doses (primary outcome) and minimizing patients' exposure to narcotics (secondary outcome) following an ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy procedure on the lateral elbow.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

• Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow

Prior history of elbow surgery

Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy

Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Diclofenac
  • Tramadol
  • Acetaminophen

Treatment groups

92 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators