Laser therapy for trapezius muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce chronic trapezius muscle pain. It is for adults who have had moderate to severe pain for at least 4 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have trapezius myofascial pain syndrome (pain in the muscle between your neck and shoulder).
- Your pain has lasted for 4 weeks or more.
- Your pain is at least moderate (4 or higher on a 0-10 scale).
- You have not had laser therapy to your neck or shoulder in the last 6 months.
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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