Laser zaps pain in minutes – new study tests it
NCT ID NCT07422272
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a single session of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can immediately change how much pain a person can handle. Healthy adults aged 18-35 will receive either real or fake laser treatment, and their pain threshold and tolerance will be measured. The goal is to see if LLLT offers quick pain relief without drugs.
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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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62 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 35 years * Healthy individuals without chronic medical conditions * Free from chronic or acute pain * All genders * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Menstruation at the time of testing * Sensory deficits (failure to pass sharp-dull test) * Pregnancy * History of epilepsy * Presence of cardiovascular conditions (including pacemaker) * Acute hand injuries * Diagnosed neurological disorders * Use of analgesics or NSAIDs within the previous 48 hours * Contraindications to low-level laser therapy or electrical stimulation (e.g., light sensitivity, malignancy)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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European University of Lefke
Lefka, Northern Cyprus, 99780, Cyprus
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