Laser therapy could ease pain after shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT07568288
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
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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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Locations
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, 40136, Italy