This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of optimized High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) compared with sham treatment in patients with trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. Outcomes include pain intensity, cervical range of motion, functional disability, and depressive symptoms measured at baseline, post-intervention, and 16-week follow-up.
Adults aged 18 to 65 years
Clinically diagnosed trapezius myofascial pain syndrome
Duration of symptoms ≥ 4 weeks
Pain intensity ≥ 4 on NPRS
Red-flag medical conditions (e.g., malignancy, spinal cord compression)
Neurological disorders affecting the neck or shoulder
Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate
Previous laser therapy to the neck/shoulder region within the last 6 months
Neveen Abd El Maksoad Kohaf
Lead sponsor
Al-Azhar University
Sponsor institution
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Collaborator