Botulinum Toxin Versus Active Strength Training in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare efficacy, feasibility and cost effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A injections to active nine weeks strength training and stretching program in the treatment of the chronic lateral epicondylitis. The main hypothesis is that the botulinum toxin type A injections may enable more rapid pain relief while strength training may provide better functional results and less relapses during the follow-up.

Timeline

Start

2009-03

Primary completion

2014-12

Completion

2014-12

Drugs

Indications