Laser acupuncture may ease neck pain for dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT07099352

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Sinai University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture laser therapy can reduce neck pain and improve quality of life in people undergoing hemodialysis. Sixty participants will either receive standard care or standard care plus laser therapy three times a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, stress, and daily functioning.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Acupuncture laser therapy (low-level laser device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce neck pain and improve daily life for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the therapy might not provide lasting relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMODIALYSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo university- Faculity of physical therapy

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11562, Egypt

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