Laser light may offer new hope for nerve pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT07535853
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding low-power laser therapy to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve daily activities for people with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). About 40 adults aged 35-50 with TOS symptoms for at least 3 months will take part. Half will get laser plus physical therapy, the other half physical therapy alone. The goal is to see if the laser provides extra relief.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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30 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 35-50 years. * Clinically diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) by a physician based on standard diagnostic criteria. * Presence of neurogenic symptoms such as pain, paraesthesia, numbness, or -- * weakness in the upper extremity. * Symptoms lasting for at least 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical disc herniation or cervical radiculopathy. * Previous surgical intervention in the cervical or thoracic outlet region. * Severe cardiovascular or systemic diseases that may interfere with treatment. --Pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices. * Skin conditions or infections in the treatment area. * Receiving any other form of laser therapy or conflicting treatment during the study.
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