Effect of Low-Power Laser Therapy on Pain and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-power laser therapy on pain intensity and functional outcomes in patients diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the active laser therapy combined with a physical therapy program or a control group. The study aims to determine if adding laser therapy provides better relief and improves daily physical functions compared to conventional treatment alone.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07535853
- Run by
- Cairo University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2026-04-20
- Expected to finish
- 2026-07-17
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-17
Who can join
Age: 30 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 35-50 years.
- Clinically diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) by a physician based on standard diagnostic criteria.
- Presence of neurogenic symptoms such as pain, paraesthesia, numbness, or --
- weakness in the upper extremity.
- Symptoms lasting for at least 3 months.
You may not qualify if…
- History of cervical disc herniation or cervical radiculopathy.
- Previous surgical intervention in the cervical or thoracic outlet region.
- Severe cardiovascular or systemic diseases that may interfere with treatment. --Pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices.
- Skin conditions or infections in the treatment area.
- Receiving any other form of laser therapy or conflicting treatment during the study.
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.