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The Efficacy of High-Power Laser Therapy in Meralgia Paresthetica

Sponsor: Uşak University

Summary

The management of MP typically follows a conservative pathway, encompassing patient education, lifestyle modifications (e.g., avoidance of tight garments, weight loss), pharmacotherapy (such as neuropathic pain agents or corticosteroid injections), and physical therapy. However, evidence supporting the efficacy of these interventions is largely anecdotal or derived from low-quality studies, and a substantial proportion of patients experience persistent symptoms refractory to standard care. Therefore, the primary objective of this randomized, sham-controlled, assessor-blinded study is to investigate the efficacy of HPLT as an adjunct to standard conservative care on pain intensity, sensory symptoms, and functional capacity in patients with chronic Meralgia Paresthetica. The investigators hypothesize that patients receiving active HPLT will demonstrate significantly greater improvements in these outcomes compared to those receiving a sham laser procedure

Official title: The Efficacy of High-Power Laser Therapy as an Adjunct to Conservative Management in Patients With Meralgia Paresthetica: A Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Controlled Trial

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