Laser or physio: which eases shoulder pain faster?
NCT ID NCT07586800
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two treatments for shoulder pain caused by subacromial impingement syndrome. 94 adults received either high-intensity laser therapy or a combination of physical therapy treatments, plus exercises. Researchers measured pain, function, and quality of life right after treatment and at a short follow-up visit.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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94 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2016
- Finished
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Dec 2017
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Clinically and radiologically confirmed subacromial impingement syndrome * Shoulder pain lasting at least 1 month and less than 6 months * At least one positive impingement test (Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy, painful arc, or Jobe test) * MRI findings consistent with stage I-II rotator cuff changes Exclusion Criteria: * Previous shoulder surgery or trauma * Inflammatory rheumatic disease * Recent myocardial infarction * Active infection * Previous physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection within the last 6 months * Pregnancy * Calcific tendinitis * Adhesive capsulitis * Cervical radiculopathy * Neurological disorders affecting the shoulder * Full-thickness rotator cuff tear * Contraindications to electrotherapy or laser therapy Exclusion Criteria: \-
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