High-Intensity Laser for Shoulder Pain After Stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a high-intensity laser can safely reduce shoulder pain in people who have had a stroke. If you are between 30 and 75, had a stroke in the last 6 months, and have moderate or worse shoulder pain on your weak side, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 75 years old.
- You had a stroke within the last 6 months and now have shoulder pain on your weaker side.
- Your shoulder pain is moderate or worse (score of 3 or more out of 10).
- You do not have other neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's.
- You have not had shoulder surgery, a steroid injection, or Botox in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, do not have epilepsy or light sensitivity, and have no history of cancer or severe memory problems.
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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