Effects of Light Emitting Diode Irradiation on the Conduction Parameters of the Superficial Radial Nerve
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Peripheral Neuropathy
In brief
The introduction of light emitting diode (LED) devices as a novel treatment for pain relief in place of low-level laser warrants fundamental research on the effect of LED devices on one of the potential explanatory mechanisms: peripheral neurophysiology in vivo. A randomized controlled study will be conducted by measuring nerve conduction on the superficial radial nerve of healthy subjects (n=64). One baseline measurement and five post-irradiation recordings (2-min interval each) will be performed of the nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and peak latency (PL) and peak amplitude (PA). The experimental group (=32) will receive an irradiation of 2 J/cm2 with an infrared LED device (Dynatronics Solaris Model 705), while the placebo group will be treated by sham irradiation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of LED light on the conduction velocity and amplitude of the superficial radial nerve.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01513148
- Run by
- Shenandoah University
- People needed
- 32
- Starts
- 2006-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2008-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2013-07-29
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- no history of neurological disease, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy
You may not qualify if…
- positive findings during the clinical screening examination suggestive of an underlying neurological disease, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy.
- a history of a neurological disease, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy.
Where it is running
- Shenandoah University Divsion of Physical Therapy — Winchester, Virginia, United States
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