Comparison of Effectiveness of Low Dose Laser and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Hemiplegic Shoulder

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Conditions studied: Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

In brief

The primary aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), which are analgesic modalities that play an important role in the treatment of this frequently encountered complication. The secondary aim of the study is to evaluate its effectiveness on upper extremity function, quality of life, sleep, and fatigue.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07203222

Run by

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

People needed

45

Starts

2025-09-24

Expected to finish

2026-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients aged 18-75 years
• Patients with shoulder pain on the hemiplegic side *Mini mental state examination ≥ 25
• History of stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months
• Patients with shoulder pain scoring 40-100 points on the visual analogue scale (moderate to severe) will be included.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients who refuse to provide written consent or attend follow-up visits
• Being under 18 years of age
• Patients with motor aphasia
• Patients who have had a shoulder injection within the last 3 months
• Patients who have undergone upper extremity botulinum toxin application within the last 6 months
• Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant
• Inflammatory rheumatic disease
• Patients who have undergone shoulder injury and surgery prior to stroke
• Patients with other conditions that could explain shoulder pain
• Patients with complex regional pain syndrome
• Patients with a history of epilepsy, pacemaker, or arrhythmia diagnosis
• Malignancy
• Diseases such as Alzheimer's or dementia that cause cognitive impairment -History of psychiatric disorders such as major depression or personality disorders
• Alcohol and drug addiction

Where it is running

• Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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