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The Role of Photobiomodulation in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether photobiomodulation therapy (low-level laser therapy) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study will include adults aged 18-60 years diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does photobiomodulation therapy significantly reduce fatigue levels as measured by the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)? Does photobiomodulation therapy improve pain, functional capacity, sleep quality, and psychological well-being in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome? Researchers will compare the low-level laser therapy group with a placebo (sham laser) group to determine whether photobiomodulation therapy leads to greater improvements in fatigue, pain, and overall quality of life. Participants will: Receive either active low-level laser therapy or placebo treatment three times per week for eight weeks Undergo assessments of fatigue, pain, functional capacity, quality of life, sleep quality, and psychological well-being at baseline and follow-up intervals (3, 6, and 12 months)

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 18-60 years

• Diagnosis of a CFS according to the 2015 Institute of Medicine criteria

• Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) score ≥ 4

• Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent

Locations
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Pakistan
The larkana General hospital , larkana
RECRUITING
Larkana
Contact Information
Primary
Dr Adil Amir Ali Dr Aadil Amir Ali, PhD
aadilamirali@hotmail.com
923002929464
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-06-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Placebo_comparator: Sham Photobiomodulation (LLLT)
Participants in this group will receive sham laser therapy using an identical device with no therapeutic laser emission. The device will be applied in the same manner, duration, and frequency as the experimental group to maintain blinding.
Experimental: Photobiomodulation Therapy (LLLT)
Participants in this group will receive low-level laser therapy applied bilaterally to multiple muscle groups, including upper trapezius, biceps brachii, posterior deltoid, lumbar paraspinals, gluteus maximus, and vastus lateralis.~Each muscle will be treated at 16 points spaced 1 cm apart, with an energy delivery of 4 Joules per point (total 64 Joules per muscle). The therapy will be administered three times per week for 8 weeks (total 24 sessions).
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Sponsors
Leads: University of Lahore

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