CompletedNot Applicable

HILT or Conventional Combined Physical Therapy, in the Management of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain is one of the most common complications after a stroke. There are many treatment strategies for this complication. High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) is a new treatment option, and we aimed to compare the effectiveness of conventional electrotherapy agents and HILT in this study. Patients and methods: Participants (N = 42) were randomized into the HILT (n = 21) and TENS+US (n = 21) groups. Group 1 received 3 sessions of HILT per week for 3 weeks in addition to a therapeutic exercise program that performed 5 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Group 2 received conventional physical therapy and a therapeutic exercise program for HSP of 5 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Patients were assessed before and after treatment on the on the 6th week for radiological evaluation with ultrasonography and for clinical parameters with VAS, AMAT, MRS, and FIQ scores.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed case of HSP, * Age ≥18, * First-ever unilateral stroke, * Visual analog scale (VAS) ≥30 mm, * Time since stroke ≥6 months, * Time since last local intervention treatment \>6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of shoulder pain prior to stroke; * An unstable medical condition or uncontrolled systemic diseases (such as respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, liver and kidney dysfunction, or any other disorders affecting neuromuscular function); * Bilateral hemiplegia; * Cardiac pacemakers; * Disturbance of awareness, severe visual and cognitive impairment, Mini-Mental State Examination score: \<23 points

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

visual analog scale

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

arm motor ability test

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

functional indepandance measures

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

modified ranking scale

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06407596

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

visual analog scale

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

arm motor ability test

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

functional indepandance measures

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment

modified ranking scale

Timeframe: before treatment(baseline), after treatment