Effectiveness of High Intensity Laser Treatment In Partial Supraspinatus Tendon Tears (NCT06637410) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of High Intensity Laser Treatment In Partial Supraspinatus Tendon Tears
Turkey (Türkiye)41 participantsStarted 2023-06-01
Plain-language summary
The primary goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on tears of tendons of shoulder girdle muscles with those of Ultrasound (US) therapy. It will also learn about the effects of HILT on pain and range of motion of injured shoulder. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does HILT decrease the debilitating pain? Does HILT increase the range of motion of the sholuder joint? How long does the effect of HILT continue?
Researchers will compare the effects of HILT to a control group (ultrasound therapy group, an established method of treatment in shoulder girdle tendon tears) to see if HILT works better to treat shoulder girdle tendon tears.
Participants will:
receive HILT or US therapy 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks in addition to the therapeutic exercise program.
Visit the clinic at the beginning, at the 4th week and at the 12th week to determine the level of pain and disability via application of surveys.
Tendon thickness of participants will also be measured at the beginning, at the 4th week and at the 12th week to see if the treatment works to heal the tear.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* to be between 18-75 years old,
* the presence of shoulder pain for more than 3 months
* shoulder pain level of at least 3 on a 10-point Visual Analog Scale
* diagnosis of partial STT's which are below 6 mm in thickness
* no response to conservative treatments such as ice, soft tissue massage, stretching and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs after 6 weeks.
STT was detected with musculoskeletal system ultrasound by the same physician in outpatient clinic.
Exclusion Criteria:
* inflammatory rheumatic disease,
* cervical radiculopathy
* pregnancy,
* thyroid disease,
* history of cardiac pacemaker placement,
* epilepsy and/or any progressive neurological disease,
* history of shoulder surgery
* shoulder injection within the last 3 months
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain
Timeframe: VAS for pain was applied to the patients before the procedure and at the 4th week and the 12th week after the procedure.