Laser vs shock wave: which zaps shoulder pain better?
NCT ID NCT07667998
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy—for people with chronic supraspinatus tendinopathy (a common shoulder tendon condition). Researchers will measure tendon thickness, shoulder space, pain, range of motion, and hand strength in 69 adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to find which therapy works better to ease symptoms and improve function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- High-intensity laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which non-invasive therapy better reduces tendon thickness and improves shoulder pain and function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 69 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are non-invasive but may not work for all patients.
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