Acupuncture for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review
Table 2
The characteristics of ongoing studies in this systematic review.
Title
Country
Trial registration
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Method
Participants total
Intervention
Outcomes
Treatment
Control
Primary outcome
Second outcome
Acupuncture for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Study Protocol for a Randomized Practitioner-Assessor Blinded, Controlled Pilot Clinical Trial
Korea
Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS), Republic of Korea: KCT0000628
() Individuals between the ages of 19 and 65 years with lateral epicondylitis on one arm and pain persisting for at least 4 weeks; () individuals with tenderness limited to the elbow joint and surrounding area; () individuals reporting pain under resisted extension of the middle finger and wrist; () individuals with an average pain of 40 or more (0–100) on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in the week prior to the screening visit; () individuals who volunteered to participate in the study and who signed a consent form
() Individuals whose radiological examinations show abnormalities such as calcification, arthritis, and inflammatory arthropathy of the elbow joint; () individuals with a history of trauma, ligament damage, fracture, tumor, or surgery of the elbow joint; () individuals who have been diagnosed with or treated for cervical radiculopathy or herniation of intervertebral disc; () individuals who have received injections for lateral epicondylitis during the last 6 months; () individuals who have received treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acupuncture, and physiotherapy for lateral epicondylitis during the last 2 weeks; () individuals judged by the person in charge of the clinical trial as unsuitable for participation, such as those with mental disorders, those who are pregnant, or those that have other acute or chronic disorders
RCT
45
Ipsilateral acupuncture group
Contralateral acupuncture group
Control group
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 4 weeks
() The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 8 and 12 weeks; () the patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE); () pain-free/maximum grip strength; () pressure pain threshold; () clinically relevant improvement, patient global assessment, and EuroQol at 4, 8, and 12 weeks
Clinical Comparative Effect of Physiotherapy or Acupuncture Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
() Lateral epicondylitis (LE) (duration: >2 weeks); () unilateral localization; () individuals with average pain of NRS 4 or higher during the last week prior to screening; () age between 18 and 67 years; () written informed consent
() Corticosteroid injections during the last 4 weeks; () diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system; () inflammatory rheumatic diseases; () radioulnar or radiohumeral osteoarthritis; () unwillingness to participate
RCT
36
Acupuncture and eccentric exercise
Physiotherapy and eccentric exercise
Watchful waiting and eccentric exercise
Elbow pain on Numeric Rating Scale (0–10)
() The disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (quick-DASH); () quality of life by EQ-5D; () sick listing; () patients satisfaction; global perceived effect and satisfaction with treatment; () use of analgesics; () number of treatment sessions
