Laser therapy for shoulder and neck muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether focused laser therapy (a painless light treatment) helps relieve chronic pain in the trapezius muscle, which is the large muscle between the neck and shoulder. It might reduce pain and improve function without needing medication or injections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with trapezius myofascial pain syndrome (pain and tightness in the upper back/shoulder area).
- Your pain has lasted for at least 4 weeks and is rated as 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You have not had laser therapy to the neck or shoulder in the past 6 months.
- You are able to give informed consent to participate.
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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