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High and Low Dose High-intensity Laser Therapy Lateral Epicondylitis
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Summary
High-intensity laser therapy has gained increasing attention in recent years as a therapeutic modality. It is a non-invasive treatment that can reduce pain, increase local blood circulation, and promote tissue repair. The higher energy output of high-intensity laser therapy also have deeper tissue penetration. Several studies have investigated the effects of high-intensity laser therapy on lateral epicondylitis, and the existing literature indicates that, compared with other treatment modalities, high-intensity laser therapy is more effective in improving pain and quality of life in patients with lateral epicondylitis. However, the dosage, duration, and treatment frequency applied in previous studies vary considerably. The therapeutic effects of high-intensity laser therapy may therefore be influenced by treatment dosage. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two different dosages of high-intensity laser therapy on patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of High and Low Dose High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2026-01-12
Completion Date
2026-12-06
Last Updated
2026-01-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
High intensity laser therapy
Using high-intensity laser therapy applying on the affected area.
Infarred ray therapy system
Using infarred ray therapy applying on affected area for 15 minutes.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
Using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator on the affected area fior 15 minutes.
Locations (1)
TSAI CHENG-TAO Physical Therapy Clinic
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan