Can a laser beam silence stubborn hip pain?
NCT ID NCT07749066
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with greater trochanteric pain syndrome, a common cause of lateral hip pain. Participants receive either real laser treatment or a sham version over 10 sessions, alongside a home exercise program. The study measures changes in pain intensity, pressure sensitivity, and quality of life to see if the laser offers real benefit beyond a placebo effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this non-invasive treatment could offer a drug-free option to reduce hip pain and improve daily function for people with greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to everyone. The sham comparison helps, but benefits could be modest or short-lived, and individual responses may vary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Etlik City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Yenimahalle, 06370, Turkey (Türkiye)
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