Laser showdown: which dose beats tennis elbow pain?
NCT ID NCT07342426
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a high or low dose of high-intensity laser therapy works better for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and quality of life in 45 adults over a short period. The goal is to find the most effective dose for this common, painful condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- high-intensity laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best laser dose to ease pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of laser therapy over other treatments are still uncertain.
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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
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TSAI CHENG-TAO Physical Therapy Clinic
RECRUITINGKaohsiung City, 803, Taiwan
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