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Laser therapy promises faster comeback for athletes with muscle injuries

NCT ID NCT06812611

Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether high intensity laser therapy helps people with moderate lower limb muscle tears recover faster. Twenty-four athletes with a specific type of muscle injury will receive either laser treatment or standard care. The goal is to see if the laser reduces pain, shrinks the injury, and gets them back to sport sooner.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * presence of a grade III A muscle lesion of the lower limbs, according to the Mueller-Wohlfart classification, confirmed by ultrasound examination and occurred during sporting activity at least 5 days before inclusion in the study; * no previous muscle injury in the last 6 months; * signing of the written informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * previous muscle injuries or bone fractures of the lower limbs in the last 6 months; * knee instability due to previous rupture of the knee ligaments; • instability or previous sprain of the ankle; * active neoplastic or infectious diseases; * contraindications to biostimulation; * congenital anomalies of the lower limbs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Policlinico di Bari

    RECRUITING

    Bari, 70124, Italy