Investigation of the Effect of Epicondylitis Band and Wrist Orthosis

February 9, 2023 updated by: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Investigation of the Effect of Epicondylitis Band and Wrist Orthosis on Extensor Muscle Activity and Upper Extremity Functions

Muscles that are frequently injured in the extensor group are extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and extensor digitorum communis. Injury of these muscles is seen as lateral epicondylitis in the clinic. Physiotherapy techniques are frequently applied in the management of diseases related to forearm extensor muscles such as lateral epicondylitis. Various orthoses such as lateral epicondylitis band, wrist orthosis, dynamic extensor brace are used for this. Studies have been conducted on pain, hand function and orthosis satisfaction of different types of lateral epicondylitis orthoses, and the number of studies investigating the effects on muscle activation is insufficient.Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the effects of different types of orthoses used for the forearm extensor group on extensor muscle activation and upper limb functions.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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37

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Ankara
      • Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey, 06510
        • Mustafa Sarı

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy individuals

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Between 18-45 years old
  • Right upper extremity dominant
  • No upper extremity limitation in activities of daily living
  • Volunteer individuals

Exclusion Criteria:

  • With orthopedic, neurological and rheumatological problems in the upper extremity
  • Entrapment neuropathy, TOS, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical disc herniation
  • History of upper extremity injury or surgery in the last 6 months

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

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Control group
The group measured without the use of orthoses and tapes
Epicondylitis Band Group
Group measured with epicondylitis band
Other: epicondylitis band
An off-the-shelf lateral epicondylitis tape in S-M-L dimensions was used distal to the lateral epicondylitis.
Wrist Orthosis Group
Group measured with wrist orthosis
Other: wrist orhosis
Wrist orthosis of the shelf was used in sizes S-M-L, covering the hand and wrist.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
muscle activation
Time Frame: one hour
A superficial EMG system will be used to measure signals from the extensor carpi radialis longus/brevis and extensor carpi digitorum communis muscles.Electrodes will be placed according to SENIAM criteria.The signals received from the muscles of the individuals will be recorded during grasping. As a result, the average muscle activations of the muscles during the activity will be numerically recorded in %MVIC.
one hour

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
hand function
Time Frame: one hour
Jebson Taylor Hand Function Test, which includes daily life activities (writing, eating, etc.) and consists of 7 sub-parameters, was applied to measure hand function. The score is recorded in seconds and the score gets worse as the second increases.
one hour
satisfaction level
Time Frame: one hour
The OPUS questionnaire was used to measure the participants' orthotic satisfaction. The OPUS questionnaire evaluates the weight, durability, aesthetics, ease of putting on, skin and clothing problems, comfort, and the pain-reducing effect of the orthosis associated with the orthosis. The higher the score, the higher the level of satisfaction.
one hour

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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July 1, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

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January 1, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

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September 1, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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February 9, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 9, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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February 16, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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February 16, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 9, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2021/058

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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