Can laser acupuncture ease Post-Stroke shoulder pain?
NCT ID NCT05328401
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether laser acupuncture can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who recently had a stroke. Researchers will compare real laser acupuncture to a sham (fake) version in 58 adults. The goal is to see if this needle-free approach offers a safe, drug-free way to ease pain and help recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser acupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce shoulder pain and improve arm function after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The sham comparison helps, but the effect may be small or due to placebo.
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Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Medical Center
RECRUITINGKeelung, Taiwan, Taiwan
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