Laser vs shockwave: new study aims to ease chronic neck pain

NCT ID NCT07176039

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

Summary

This study tested two treatments for neck pain caused by muscle knots (myofascial pain syndrome). Forty adults received either high-intensity laser therapy or shockwave therapy, plus standard physical therapy, over 4 weeks. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves neck movement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia myofascial pain syndrome Neck Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha University

    Cairo, Egypt