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NCT Number: NCT06240845

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Lumbar Radiculopathy Mononeuropathies Nervous System Diseases Neuralgia Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Radiculopathy Sciatic Neuropathy Sciatica Signs and Symptoms

Age range

40 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faiq Medical Complex, Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

High-level laser therapy

Other

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

Low-level laser therapy

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Level

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Visual Analogue scale

  2. Rang of motion

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Straight Leg Raise

  3. Level of Disability

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

  4. To measure Quality of Life

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 5, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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