Comparative effectiveness of ultrasound-guided injection with either autologous platelet rich plasma or glucocorticoid for ultrasound-proven lateral epicondylitis: a three-arm randomised placebo-controlled trial [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Rachelle Buchbinder (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Margaret Staples ,  Prof Anthony Harris

Brief description Tennis elbow is a common condition affecting both men and women. It causes pain, disability, often inability to work and high health costs. The best treatment is uncertain but injection of a small quantity of a person’s own platelet rich plasma (PRP) appears to be a promising new treatment that has not yet been properly tested. We will perform a randomised, controlled trial to determine the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of PRP injection to see if it is better than either placebo or corticosteroid injection.

Funding Amount $AUD 518,631.98

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant