Could a laser beam ease the pain of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
NCT ID NCT07637084
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special laser (MLS class IV) can reduce chronic pain and fatigue in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), a condition that causes loose joints and widespread pain. Twenty-five adults will receive 10 laser sessions over 5 weeks, with pain and fatigue measured before, right after, and 5 weeks later. It's a small early study to see if this light therapy is worth exploring further.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MLS class IV laser photobiomodulation (red and near-infrared light)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug option to ease chronic pain and fatigue in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 25 people and no comparison group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. It's too early to know if the benefits last or are meaningful.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC PAIN are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Centre Médical ISM
RECRUITINGBoulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France Region, 92100, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Mind-Body physio program aims to tackle chronic pain and depression together
- Can we decode the different types of pain in multiple sclerosis?
- Can yoga ease the pain of endometriosis after surgery?
- A simple pressure test before surgery might reveal your risk of chronic pain
- Rewiring the brain to fight back pain?
- Can a pain drug help you walk better with knee arthritis?