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High-Intensity Laser Therapy for Trapezius Myofascial Pain (HILT-TRAP Study)

Iraq104 participantsStarted 2026-03-10

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of optimized High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) compared with sham treatment in patients with trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. Outcomes include pain intensity, cervical range of motion, functional disability, and depressive symptoms measured at baseline, post-intervention, and 16-week follow-up.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Clinically diagnosed trapezius myofascial pain syndrome * Duration of symptoms ≥ 4 weeks * Pain intensity ≥ 4 on NPRS * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Red-flag medical conditions (e.g., malignancy, spinal cord compression) * Neurological disorders affecting the neck or shoulder * Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate * Previous laser therapy to the neck/shoulder region within the last 6 months

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity

Timeframe: 16-week follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07352787

SponsorNeveen Abd El Maksoad Kohaf

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-15

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