Can light therapy soothe bleeding joints in kids with hemophilia?

NCT ID NCT07579585

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation can reduce pain and swelling in the knees of children with hemophilia who have joint bleeding. Twenty-four boys and girls aged 9 to 14 will receive the light treatment alongside standard care. Researchers will measure pain, joint swelling, and range of motion to see if the therapy helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-level light therapy (photobiomodulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to ease pain and improve knee movement in children with hemophilia.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 24 participants. The therapy may not provide meaningful relief, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemarthrosis hemophilia hemophilia A

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMARTHROSIS, KNEE HEMOPHILIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sundas Foundation
RECRUITING

Sialkot, Punjab Province, 5100, Pakistan

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