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High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University
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.
Official title: Effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy Combined With Exercise on Clinical and Ultrasonographic Outcomes in Patients With Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2027-01-30
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)
High-intensity laser therapy will be applied using a 1064 nm wavelength laser device with a peak power up to 3 kW. Each session will deliver approximately 2500 Joules of over 10 minutes. The treatment will be applied to the supraspinatus, deltoid, upper trapezius, pectoralis minor, and biceps tendon regions. The treatment protocol includes fast and slow scanning phases and will be administered 5 days per week for 4 weeks (total 20 sessions).
Exercise therapy
Participants will undergo a standardized rehabilitation program including passive, active-assisted, and active range-of-motion exercises. Exercises will be performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions daily, 5 days per week for 4 weeks.
Sham Laser Therapy
The same laser device will be used without active energy emission. The procedure, duration, and application areas will be identical to the active laser therapy to maintain blinding.
Locations (1)
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)