Laser showdown: which light works best for frozen shoulder?

NCT ID NCT05469672

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two laser treatments—low-level and high-intensity—in 40 people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves shoulder movement, and boosts daily function over three weeks. Both treatments are non-invasive and aim to offer relief without surgery or strong medications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT)
What this could lead to: If one laser type works better, it could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to ease pain and improve shoulder movement in frozen shoulder patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Laser therapy may not work for all patients, and benefits might be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

frozen shoulder Pain somatoform disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY PAIN DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Banu Ordahan

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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