High-power Laser Therapy for Notalgia Paresthetica.
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Notalgia Paresthetica
In brief
A non-invasive modality for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain conditions that has emerged as a compelling option is high-power laser therapy (HPLT). The pathophysiology of notalgia paresthetica (NP) is treated uniquely by HPLT, which targets both the presumed muscular component of nerve entrapment and the resultant neuropathic symptoms. The main goal of this study, which is randomised, controlled and blinded by assessors, is to find out how well High-Power Laser Therapy (HPLT) works as an extra treatment to standard care in reducing itching, pain and improving quality of life for patients with long-term nerve pain.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07356362
- Run by
- Uşak University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2026-07-17
- Expected to finish
- 2026-11-12
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged 18-75 years
- Clinical diagnosis of unilateral Notalgia Paresthetica for at least 3 months
- Presence of characteristic symptoms (pruritus, paresthesia, and/or burning pain) in the typical T2-T6 dermatomal distribution
- A minimum score of 4 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pruritus intensity
- Presence of hyperpigmentation in the affected area
You may not qualify if…
- - Secondary causes of symptoms (e.g., spinal pathology, herpes zoster, renal failure)
- Previous spinal surgery in the thoracic region
- Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulant medication
- Skin diseases or infections in the treatment area
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Cognitive impairment affecting ability to complete questionnaires
- Previous treatment with botulinum toxin in the affected area within 6 months
Where it is running
- Usak University — Uşak, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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