Effect of Dose Variations of High-Power Laser Therapy on Patients With Nonspecific Cervical Pain
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: High intensity laser therapy (low dose) combined with conventional physiotherapy program, High intensity laser therapy (High dose) combined with conventional physiotherapy program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Neck Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
Nonspecific neck pain, defined as pain without a specific underlying pathology, is a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects a significant proportion of the global population. Neck pain often results in considerable discomfort and functional limitations, impacting individuals' quality of life and ability to perform daily tasks. Estimates suggest that up to 30% of adults experience neck pain annually. The condition ranks among the top causes of disability worldwide, contributing to substantial personal and societal burdens, including lost work productivity and increased healthcare costs.
Interventions
- Radiation High intensity laser therapy (low dose) combined with conventional physiotherapy program
840 joules delivered during each session combined with conventional physiotherapy program Participants - Procedure High intensity laser therapy (High dose) combined with conventional physiotherapy program
2632 joules delivered during each session combined with conventional physiotherapy program
Primary outcome measures
- Pain assessment [Time frame: 4 weeks]
- Cervical Range of Motion (ROM): [Time frame: 4 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- unilateral or bilateral CNP
- Experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, defined as a Visual Analog
- Scale (VAS) score of ≥4.
- Cervical Range of Motion (ROM) Limitation: Documented restriction in cervical ROM compared to normal values for age and gender, to ensure the condition's impact on functional mobility
- Patients agreed not to take any medication(anti-inflammatories, analgesics, or muscle relaxants) throughout the course of the study or receive any type of treatment for neck pain
Exclusion criteria
- Previous Cervical Surgery: Patients with a history of cervical spine surgery will be excluded to eliminate potential influences from post-surgical changes on the outcomes
- Diagnosed with cervical disc prolapse as confirmed by clinical evaluation and imaging studies (MRI or CT scans).
- History of malignancy in the cervical region or other serious medical conditions.
- Severe comorbidities that may affect treatment outcomes (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular diseases).
- Pregnancy or lactation.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Deraya university physiotherapy clinic — Minya
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07196800 · physio 2 2025