Laser showdown: does light therapy tweak nerves in healthy people?

NCT ID NCT07260994

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

Summary

This study looks at how two types of laser therapy (high-intensity and low-level) affect nerve function in healthy adults aged 18-30. Participants will be randomly placed into one of three groups: high-intensity laser, low-level laser, or a sham (placebo) group. Over 9 short sessions in 3 weeks, researchers will measure nerve signals before and after treatment to see if there are any changes. This is a knowledge-gathering study, not a treatment for any disease.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 58 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2025

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals deemed to be eligible to participate in the current study if they aged between 18 and 30 years of both genders, without any musculoskeletal or neurological disorder involving the upper extremities, non-smokers, and if they expressed their wellness to participate in the current study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals will be excluded if they have a history of cervical spine disorders; significant cervical disc herniation, spinal narrowing, cervical nerve root compression, or cervical spinal cord dysfunction; a history of severe and frequent migraines, shoulder diseases, fibromyalgia, rheumatic or rheumatoid diseases, mental illnesses, severe osteoporosis, significant spinal deformities, or serious neurological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary conditions; the presence of fever, infection, tumors; cognitive or emotional disorders; or pregnant or nursing women (Xie et al., 2025).

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  • University of Sharjah

    Sharjah city, United Arab Emirates

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