Comparison of Effectiveness of Low Dose Laser and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Hemiplegic Shoulder

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital

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

Treatment groups

45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators