CompletedNot Applicable

Laser Therapy Versus Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation at Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2023-12-26

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to investigate whether laser and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation applied in addition to conventional physical therapy exercises in hemiplegic shoulder pain seen in patients with stroke provides an additional contribution to pain, range of motion, spasticity, upper extremity functions and whether the two treatment types are superior to each other.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria * diagnosed with unilateral ischemic stroke for the first time * 18-85 years old, * patients with shoulder pain Exclusion Criteria: * another disease that will affect the central nervous system * injections or physical therapy to the same shoulder in the last 3 months, * history of shoulder surgery, * cervical radiculopathy, * inflammatory rheumatic disease or infection, * serious cardiovascular disease such as heart failure, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction that will affect functional status, * disease that will cause cognitive dysfunction, * Alzheimer's disease, dementia, * severe visual loss, * pregnancy and lactation, * malignancy, * psychiatric diseases

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

Pain Level

Timeframe: baseline and through study completion, an average of 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06428851

SponsorHitit University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-17

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