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Laser acupuncture: a Needle-Free hope for teen headaches?

NCT ID NCT07417644

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether laser acupuncture can reduce tension headaches in girls aged 15 to 18. Participants will receive laser treatment, and researchers will measure pain levels and trigger point sensitivity. The goal is to find a non-drug way to ease headache discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 18 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Their age will be ranged from 15 to 18 years. * Their body mass index (BMI) will be ranged from 20-25 Kg/m2. * All participants will be diagnosed with tension type headache for which they haven't receive any treatment in the previous two weeks. * Pain quality is typically pressing or tightening of mild to moderate intensity, bilateral in location and not worsening during routine physical activity. * Absence of nausea and vomiting. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other causes of headache. * Patients who have pulsating headaches, neurological deficits or metabolic disorders. * Contraindications to treatment (other simultaneous treatment, localized skin infection, fear). * Previous head trauma. * Previous physical therapy treatment for tension type headache during the last 6 months.

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Conditions

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headache disorder Tension-Type Headache

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Tension headache

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Secondary schools

    Cairo, Egypt

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