U.S., Sept. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07839533) titled 'Acupuncture as an Adjunct Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis' on Sept. 19.
Brief Summary: Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, can cause pain and reduced hand and wrist function. This study evaluated whether adding acupuncture to a conservative rehabilitation program provides additional benefits for adults with lateral epicondylitis.
Participants were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group received acupuncture in addition to kinesio taping, a wrist orthosis, and a home exercise program. The other group received the same kinesio taping, wrist orthosis, and exercise program without acupuncture...