Effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy Combined With Exercise on Clinical and Ultrasonographic Outcomes in Patients With Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) combined with exercise on pain, functional status, disability, and ultrasonographic findings in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain following stroke.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 30-75 years
• Hemiplegic shoulder pain after stroke
• Stroke within last 6 months
• VAS ≥ 3 for pain
• Medically stable
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Kutahya Health Sciences University
RECRUITING
Kütahya
Contact Information
Primary
Ali Cagtay Dayı, MD
alicagtay.dayi@ogr.ksbu.edu.tr
002742600043
Backup
Fatima YAMAN, Assoc. Prof.
fatima.yaman@ksbu.edu.tr
002742600043
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-04-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: High-Intensity Laser Therapy + Exercise
Participants will receive high-intensity laser therapy combined with a structured exercise program.
Sham_comparator: Sham Laser Therapy + Exercise
Participants will receive sham laser therapy combined with the same exercise program.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Kutahya Health Sciences University