Not yet recruiting NCT07615920
HILT vs ESWT in Supraspinatus Tendinitis
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: High-Intensity Laser Therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Conventional Physical Therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Supraspinatus Tendinitis. Basic parameters: 18 years — 60 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
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
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Official title
Comparative Effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Overview
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in patients with supraspinatus tendinitis.
Interventions
- Device High-Intensity Laser Therapy
High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) is an advanced electrotherapy modality that uses high-power laser energy to penetrate deep musculoskeletal tissues and stimulate biological healing processes. The device emits laser wavelengths ranging between 808-1064 nm with high peak power output, allowing deeper tissue penetration compared to conventional low-level laser therapy. HILT provides analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and biostimulatory effects through increasing local blood circulation, enhancing cel - Device Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapeutic modality that delivers high-energy acoustic waves to injured musculoskeletal tissues. The device generates focused or radial shock waves that stimulate tissue healing, neovascularization, pain reduction, and cellular repair mechanisms. ESWT is widely used in the management of tendinopathies, calcific disorders, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Treatment parameters typically include energy flux density, frequency, number of i - Other Conventional Physical Therapy
The conventional physical therapy program consisted of a combination of therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities aimed at reducing pain, improving shoulder range of motion, enhancing muscle strength, and restoring functional performance. The program included hot pack application, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), stretching exercises, range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers, as well as a home exercise program
Primary outcome measures
- Pain intensity measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). [Time frame: At baseline and immediately after 4 weeks of intervention]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Shoulder Pain and Disability Measured by the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) [Time frame: At baseline and immediately after 4 weeks of intervention]
- Upper Extremity Function Measured by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) [Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after 4 weeks of intervention.]
- Shoulder Range of Motion Measured Using a Digital Goniometer [Time frame: Baseline and immediately after 4 weeks of intervention.]
- Quality of Life Measured by the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) [Time frame: Baseline and immediately after 4 weeks of intervention.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Male and female participants aged between 18 and 60 years.
- Clinically diagnosed supraspinatus tendinitis confirmed by ultrasound imaging.
- Shoulder pain duration greater than 3 months.
- Ability to understand and follow study instructions.
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
- Previous shoulder surgery.
- Pregnancy.
- Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb.
- Corticosteroid injection within the previous 3 months.
- Shoulder fracture or dislocation.
- Systemic inflammatory diseases.
- Participation in other physical therapy programs during the study period
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07615920 · KFSIRB200-1036