Ultrasonographic Examination of Other Enthesitis Sites in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorMarmara University
About this trial
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the tendinopathy of the common extensor tendon. Although exact etiology remains unclear, it is believed to be caused by overuse.
Even though, genetics factor related to tendinopathies were defined accompanying tendinopathies in patients with LE is yet to be studied.
Madrid sonographic enthesitis index (MASEI) is an ultrasound based scoring system, developed for the evaluation of the enthesitis. Initially developed for ankylosing spondylitis, its usage has also become widespread in other musculoskeletal diseases.
The aim of this study is to calculate the MASEI score in patients diagnosed with LE, and compare it to healthy volunteers.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Tenderness with palpation at the lateral epicondyle
Pain aggravated with resisted wrist extension
Disqualifiers
History of rheumatologic diseases
History of elbow, knee or ankle surgery
History of corticosteroid injections on elbow, knee or ankle
History of peripheral neuropathy
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Madrid Sonographic Enthesitis Index
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov