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Effect of Low-Power Laser Therapy on Pain and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

40 participantsStarted 2026-04-20

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-power laser therapy on pain intensity and functional outcomes in patients diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the active laser therapy combined with a physical therapy program or a control group. The study aims to determine if adding laser therapy provides better relief and improves daily physical functions compared to conventional treatment alone.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 35-50 years. * Clinically diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) by a physician based on standard diagnostic criteria. * Presence of neurogenic symptoms such as pain, paraesthesia, numbness, or -- * weakness in the upper extremity. * Symptoms lasting for at least 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical disc herniation or cervical radiculopathy. * Previous surgical intervention in the cervical or thoracic outlet region. * Severe cardiovascular or systemic diseases that may interfere with treatment. --Pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices. * Skin conditions or infections in the treatment area. * Receiving any other form of laser therapy or conflicting treatment during the study.

What they're measuring

Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT)

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 months post-treatment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07535853

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-20

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