Instituto De Medicina Molecular Joao Lobo Antunes

Musculoskeletal Pain and Tendon Disorders

The clinical research activity is centred on lateral epicondylitis, with interest in conditions affecting the elbow, tendons, and surrounding soft tissues. The sponsor’s work reflects a focus on pain-related functional limitation in upper limb disorders.

  • Lateral epicondylitis
  • Elbow pain
  • Tendinopathy
  • Soft tissue pain

Its research interest lies in therapeutic approaches used for symptom relief and restoration of arm function in musculoskeletal care.

Pain Management and Local Symptom Control

The sponsor is involved in clinical evaluation of treatments aimed at reducing pain, improving local comfort, and addressing functional impairment associated with lateral epicondylitis. This includes interest in interventions used for analgesia and targeted symptom management.

  • Analgesic therapy
  • Localized pain relief
  • Functional recovery
  • Symptom reduction

Research activity in this area connects pain medicine with practical treatment options for persistent elbow discomfort.

Injection-Based and Needling Therapies

Clinical interest extends to minimally invasive approaches for soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions, including mesotherapy and dry needling. The sponsor’s trial activity reflects attention to procedures delivered directly to affected tissues.

  • Mesotherapy
  • Dry needling
  • Intradermal treatment
  • Local intervention

These therapeutic areas are relevant to outpatient management of tendinous pain and regional musculoskeletal symptoms.

Topical and Local Pharmacologic Therapy

The sponsor’s research includes interest in locally administered nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory treatment and local anesthetic use for elbow-related pain conditions. This places emphasis on therapies intended to act at the site of symptoms.

  • Piroxicam
  • Lidocaine
  • Local anti-inflammatory therapy
  • Targeted analgesia

These interests align with clinical management of regional pain syndromes in the upper limb.

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Matched clinical trials

  • Study on Mesotherapy with Piroxicam and Lidocaine for Treating Tennis Elbow in Patients

    Recruiting

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    Investigated diseases:
    Portugal