Vitamin D3 Combined With Strengthening Exercise for Lateral Epicondylitis of Elbow

Summary

The goal of this study is to verify the effect of vitamin D3 combined with extensor muscle strengthening exercise in lateral epicondylitis of elbow Are there significant differences in the improvement of functional scores between the study and control groups? Are there significant differences in the improvement of sonographic findings and blood D3 levels between the study and control groups? Participant will underwent D3 injection or saline injection and extensor muscle strengthening exercise with counter force brace. All the participant will undergo functional scoring, sonographic examination and blood D3 level testings until 6 months after initial visit.

Timeline

Start

2023-09-25

Primary completion

2025-09-20

Completion

2026-02-20

Publications

• Results Shim BJ, Seo EM, Hwang JT, Kim DY, Yang JS, Seo SJ, Hong MS. Comparison of the effectiveness of extensor muscle strengthening exercise by itself, exercise with polydeoxyribonucleotide injection, and exercise with extracorporeal shockwave therapy in lateral epicondylitis: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Shoulder Elb. 2021 Dec;24(4):231-238. doi: 10.5397/cise.2021.00290. Epub 2021 Nov 26.

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