High-intensity Laser Therapy and Stretching Exercises for Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain: a Feasibility Study
CompletedNot applicableNCT06465524
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP) poses a significant challenge in healthcare, sparking interest in conservative and innovative therapeutic options such as high-intensity laser therapy (HILT). While evidence of its efficacy in this specific context remains limited, there is a robust foundation supporting the use of HILT in managing chronic neck pain, demonstrating effectiveness in pain reduction and functional improvement. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical response to HILT treatment in patients with CNNP, investigating its potential therapeutic benefits and adverse effects. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the clinical experience with HILT in this population, serving as a pivotal starting point for future research in this field. In a clinical trial, patients with CNNP will undergo a treatment regimen consisting of two weekly sessions of HILT and stretching exercises over four weeks. The study aims to assess primary outcomes such as resting pain intensity (RPI), movement pain intensity (MPI), and pain pressure threshold (PPT), measured using the numerical pain rating scale and algometry. Secondary outcomes will include cervical range of motion (CROM) and neck disability, assessed through inclinometry and the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Evaluations will occur post-treatment, with a follow-up assessment scheduled one month later.
Study details
- Official title
- Effects of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Stretching Exercises on Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: Findings From a Clinical Trial
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Device: High-intensity laser therapy
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
- Start date
- 2024-09-30
- Primary completion
- 2024-12-01
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Chile
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Both sexes * Experiencing chronic neck pain: Defined as pain or discomfort in the cervical region between the upper nuchal line and the T1 spinous process or the shoulder girdle. Lasting at least three months * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 5 or higher * Pain intensity of at least three on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) at rest Exclusion Criteria: * Any musculoskeletal injuries sustained in the neck or shoulders within the past three months * The presence of osteosynthesis materials in the vicinity of the shoulders, neck, or surrounding areas * The existence of skin wounds or changes, such as psoriasis, scars, or burns, in the neck or shoulder region. * Continuous usage of analgesic medication, anti-inflammatories, or muscle relaxants. * Neurological disorders, which include paresthesias, partial or total loss of sensation, decreased strength, and color changes in the neck, arms, forearms, or hands. * Diagnosis of photosensitivity * Skin types V and VI, as determined by the Fitzpatrick scale * Solar urticaria or adverse reactions to sunlight are present. * Diagnosis of autoimmune diseases (e.g., dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, hepatic porphyria, carcinoid syndrome, pellagra) * Diagnosis of cancer or tumors within the past five years * Epilepsy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06465524