Laser therapy could ease pain after shoulder surgery

NCT ID NCT07568288

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. 46 adults aged 30-70 with shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real laser therapy or a sham treatment alongside their rehab. The main goal is to see if the laser reduces pain and improves shoulder movement and function over 4 months.

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 (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a non-invasive way to reduce pain and speed up recovery after rotator cuff surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants. The laser therapy may not provide significant benefits over standard rehab alone, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Bologna, 40136, Italy

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