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Comparison of Effectiveness of Low Dose Laser and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Hemiplegic Shoulder
Led by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-22
45
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
44 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Effectiveness of Low Dose Laser and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Hemiplegic Shoulder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18-75 years
- Shoulder pain on the hemiplegic side
- Mini mental state examination score of 25 or higher
- History of stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months
- Moderate to severe shoulder pain scoring 40-100 on the visual analogue scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Refusal to provide written consent or attend follow-up visits
- Under 18 years of age
- Motor aphasia
- Shoulder injection within the last 3 months
- Upper extremity botulinum toxin application within the last 6 months
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy
- Inflammatory rheumatic disease
- Prior shoulder injury or surgery before stroke
- Other conditions explaining shoulder pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- History of epilepsy, pacemaker, or arrhythmia
- Malignancy
- Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments
- Major psychiatric disorders such as major depression or personality disorders
- Alcohol or drug addiction
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010
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Research Team
A
Aliye Aygün, specialist
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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