Effect of High Versus Low-level Laser Therapy in Patients of Lumber Radiculopathy

NCT ID: NCT06240845

Last Updated: 2024-02-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-08-01

Study Completion Date

2023-10-10

Brief Summary

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To Compare the effects of high-level laser therapy (HLLT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Lumbar Radiculopathy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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High Level Laser Therapy

This group received High-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

High-level laser therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

This group received High-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Low Level Laser Therapy

This group received Low-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Low-level laser therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

This group received Low-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Interventions

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High-level laser therapy

This group received High-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Low-level laser therapy

This group received Low-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients of both genders male and female will be included.
* Patients aged 40-65 years will be included.
* Patients with a diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy confirmed by clinical evaluation by a physician or physiotherapist.
* Patients with a history of radicular leg pain and/or numbness or tingling sensation in the leg.
* a positive score on the Straight Leg Raise (pain between 35 degrees and 75 degrees), pain limiting functional ability, and scores at least 3/10 on the VAS, restricted lumbar range of motion - 25% flexion, 20% extension.
* Patients who have not received any form of treatment for lumbar radiculopathy within the past 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with a history of spinal surgery in the last 2 years or spinal deformity.
* Patients with a history of fracture or dislocation of the lumbar spine.
* Patients with a diagnosis of any other neurological disorder or neuropathy.
* Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
* Patients with any other medical condition that may interfere i.e. inflammatory rheumatic disease, cardiac pacemaker, continuing that may interfere with the study outcomes or put them at risk with the study outcomes or put them at risk.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Binash Afzal, PHD*

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah international university lahore campus

Locations

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Faiq Medical Complex

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Independent University Hospital

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Kolu E, Buyukavci R, Akturk S, Eren F, Ersoy Y. Comparison of high-intensity laser therapy and combination of transcutaneous nerve stimulation and ultrasound treatment in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy: A randomized single-blind study. Pak J Med Sci. 2018 May-Jun;34(3):530-534. doi: 10.12669/pjms.343.14345.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30034410 (View on PubMed)

Ince S, Eyvaz N, Dundar U, Toktas H, Yesil H, Eroglu S, Adar S. Clinical Efficiency of High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A 12-Week Follow-up, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Jan 1;103(1):3-12. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002275. Epub 2023 May 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 37204965 (View on PubMed)

Konstantinovic LM, Cutovic MR, Milovanovic AN, Jovic SJ, Dragin AS, Letic MDj, Miler VM. Low-level laser therapy for acute neck pain with radiculopathy: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized study. Pain Med. 2010 Aug;11(8):1169-78. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00907.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20704667 (View on PubMed)

Ahmed I, Bandpei MAM, Gilani SA, Ahmad A, Zaidi F. Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients with Discogenic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Healthc Eng. 2022 Feb 27;2022:6437523. doi: 10.1155/2022/6437523. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35265302 (View on PubMed)

Ahmed I, Mohseni Bandpei MA, Gilani SA, Ahmad A, Zaidi F. Correlation Analysis Between Pain Intensity, Functional Disability and Range of Motion Using Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients With Discogenic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Cross-sectional Study. J Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Jun 6;13:e26. doi: 10.34172/jlms.2022.26. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36743144 (View on PubMed)

Danazumi MS, Bello B, Yakasai AM, Kaka B. Two manual therapy techniques for management of lumbar radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial. J Osteopath Med. 2021 Feb 26;121(4):391-400. doi: 10.1515/jom-2020-0261.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33705612 (View on PubMed)

Rogerson A, Aidlen J, Jenis LG. Persistent radiculopathy after surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation: causes and treatment options. Int Orthop. 2019 Apr;43(4):969-973. doi: 10.1007/s00264-018-4246-7. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30498910 (View on PubMed)

Kostadinovic S, Milovanovic N, Jovanovic J, Tomasevic-Todorovic S. Efficacy of the lumbar stabilization and thoracic mobilization exercise program on pain intensity and functional disability reduction in chronic low back pain patients with lumbar radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2020;33(6):897-907. doi: 10.3233/BMR-201843.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32675390 (View on PubMed)

Ghasabmahaleh SH, Rezasoltani Z, Dadarkhah A, Hamidipanah S, Mofrad RK, Najafi S. Spinal Manipulation for Subacute and Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Med. 2021 Jan;134(1):135-141. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.08.005. Epub 2020 Sep 13.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32931763 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR&AHS/23/0239

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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