Dexamethasone Delivery for Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis (IRB #3260)

NCT00257634 Phase 3 COMPLETED

The purpose of this project is to compare different treatment options for lateral epicondylitis. Lateral epicondylitis is a pain condition involving extensor muscles fo the forearm originating from the lateral epicondyle. Controversy exists regarding the method of delivering pain relief so that conditioning and strengthening can be initiated and progress appropriately. Our hypothesis is that the steady even delivery via iontophoresis (compared to injection will provide better pain control and allow physical therapy to progress more effectively.

Details

Lead sponsor	Henry Ford Health System
Phase	Phase 3
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	80
Start date	2004-12
Completion	2007-01

Conditions

• Lateral Epicondylitis
• Work Related Injury

Interventions

• dexamethasone to injury site

Primary outcomes

• outcome measurement instrument
• grip strength
• return to work

Countries

United States