Laser and shock wave therapy for shoulder tendinitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for shoulder tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon): High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). It aims to find which treatment better reduces pain and improves shoulder function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- A doctor has confirmed you have supraspinatus tendinitis (inflammation of a shoulder tendon) using ultrasound.
- Your shoulder pain has lasted for more than 3 months.
- You are able to follow study instructions and give informed consent.
- You are not pregnant and do not have conditions like a full rotator cuff tear, previous shoulder surgery, or recent shoulder fracture or dislocation.
Quick eligibility check
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