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Laser light eases shoulder pain in new study

NCT ID NCT07261449

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether low-intensity laser therapy can reduce shoulder pain caused by inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon. Forty adults with confirmed tendinopathy received laser treatment over three months. Researchers measured pain levels, shoulder movement, and quality of life to see if the laser helped.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Score of 3 or higher on the VAS scale for the shoulder. * Adequate cognitive ability for comprehension. * Rotator cuff tendinopathy confirmed by ultrasound at the study center, either due to tendon inflammation, presence of hypoechoic areas, calcification, fibrillar disorganization, and/or neovascularization in the supraspinatus muscle. * Pain in the proximal lateral part of the arm that worsens with abduction. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications specific to laser treatment (e.g., tumors, presence of pacemaker or defibrillator, pregnancy, etc.). * History of glenohumeral fracture and rheumatoid arthritis. * Rheumatic, neurological, or structural polymyalgia affecting the joint. * Previous surgeries. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents. * Diabetes mellitus. * Cardiac dysfunction. * Infiltrative and/or rehabilitative treatment in the two months prior to recruitment. * Pre-existing conditions associated with pain in the upper extremities. Difficulties with follow-up. * Depression. * Treatment with another intervention; during the study, they will not be able to undergo it.

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Conditions

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disease of the tendon Pain

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Tendinopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

    Salamanca, 37002, Spain

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