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Pain Control After Elbow Procedure

This study is looking at different ways to manage pain after a procedure called percutaneous needle tenotomy of the elbow, which treats chronic elbow pain. Researchers are comparing how well acetaminophen (Tylenol), diclofenac, and tramadol work to reduce the amount of narcotic pain medication you might need. You could be eligible if you are between 18 and 65 years old, need this elbow procedure, and are willing to take oral medications and participate in a 2-week follow-up. The main goal is to see which medication group takes the fewest pain pills over 10 days. The study status is currently unclear, and it plans to enroll 92 participants.

Study design
This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial with 92 planned participants. This means neither you nor your doctor will know which pain medication you are receiving.
What's involved
You will need to take oral medication as directed and participate in a 2-week follow-up appointment where your pill counts will be checked.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
You will be followed for 10 days (plus or minus 4 days) after the procedure to count the pain pills you've taken.

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NCT06373978

NonNarcotic Pain Control in Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Elbow

Recruiting
Phase 4All Ages
Updated 2026-08-26T02:19:24.527214+00:00 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Conditions

Elbow Pain
Chronic Pain

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Male or female, aged 18-65 years
Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Lateral Elbow Procedure
Ability to take oral medication and willingness to participate in a 2-week follow-up pill counts
Musculoskeletal ultrasound or MRI with diagnosis of tendinosis of the common extensor tendon of the elbow

Exclusion

• Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow
Prior history of elbow surgery
Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow
Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention concurrently or previously that would interfere with postoperative pain control
Psychiatric illness that impedes evaluation of pain and/or narcotics use
No history of inflammatory arthritis, diabetes, chronic regional pain syndrome, connective tissue disease, fibromyalgia or autoimmune disease
No contraindications to NSAIDs or Opioids