Laser treatment to reduce chronic knee pain before weight-surgery
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This trial tests whether photobiomodulation (a type of laser/light therapy) can reduce chronic pain in both knees for people preparing for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. If you have knee pain that limits daily life, the treatment may help you feel better while you’re in the pre-surgery rehabilitation period.
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Who can take part
- You are being followed for bariatric surgery in the hospital outpatient clinic
- You have knee pain in both knees for 3 months or longer that affects daily activities or work
- You can give informed consent to join the study
- Your knee pain is not caused by other joint/whole-body inflammatory diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis)
- You have not had laser or other light therapy for the same or other reasons in the past 90 days
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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