About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Low Dose Laser
- TENS
- Conventional physical therapy