Needle or light? small study pits two therapies against shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07247825

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a needle-based electrical treatment (percutaneous electrolysis) or laser therapy works better for shoulder tendon pain. Forty adults with at least four weeks of symptoms will receive one treatment and be followed for a week. Researchers will measure pain, shoulder movement, and quality of life to see which approach offers more relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Therapeutic percutaneous electrolysis (device) and laser therapy (device)
What this could lead to: If one treatment works better, it could offer a more effective option for easing shoulder pain and improving mobility in people with tendon problems.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants and a short follow-up of one week. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits could be small or not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TENDINOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
RECRUITING

Salamanca, 37002, Spain

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