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Laser therapy could get aching pilots back in the sky faster

NCT ID NCT03945240

Symptom relief Sponsor: Paul Crawford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at different types of low-level laser therapy to find the best way to treat neck pain in Air Force pilots and flight crew. About 80 active-duty pilots with neck pain lasting over two months took part. The goal was to see which laser method reduced time off from flying and improved daily function.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 62 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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\*\*Patients must be able to get care at Nellis Air Force Base (a military installation) in order to participate in this study\*\* Inclusion Criteria: * Active Duty US Air Force pilots or onboard navigators, aged 18- 62 years of age * maintain operational flight status at enrollment or within the last 6 months * History of neck pain for a period of more than two months * Score on the Neck Disability Index ranging from 15-24 * No physiotherapy or local injection in 3 months before starting the study Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant * major surgery or trauma in the previous 3 months * unstable cervical spine * cervical radiculopathy * rheumatoid arthritis * open wound over neck * pace-maker or defibrillator implantation * overt neuropathic pain or radiation pain * inability to express pain or quality of life. * history of neurological disorders * medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia; systemic disease

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

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Neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89191, United States

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