This study is to see if applying red and violet low level laser light to the neck and shoulders can help to reduce pain in the neck and shoulders.
It is the goal of the current study to demonstrate non-inferiority in efficacy of the Erchonia® EVRL when used in simultaneous dual diode mode (both the red (640 nano-meter (nm)) and violet (405 nm) diodes activated simultaneously) compared to its use with the red diode only activated, for adjunctive use in providing temporary relief of minor chronic neck and shoulder pain of musculoskeletal origin.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
44
Single treatment with the Erchonia EVRL to the neck and shoulders. The treatment applies 635 nanometers (nm) red diode light and 405 nm violet diode light simultaneously.
Comey Chiropractic Clinic
Largo, Florida, United States
New York ChiroCare
White Plains, New York, United States
Percentage of Subjects With 30% or Greater Change in Pain Rating on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from one day, baseline to endpoint measurement (following 13-minute treatment administration) is calculated for each subject. Individual subject success is defined as a 30% or greater change in VAS pain scores across the evaluation period. A negative (-) percent change indicates a decrease in pain level and is positive for individual subject success. A positive (+) percent change indicates an increase in pain level and is negative for individual subject success. Overall study success criteria is defined as at least 65%±5% (percentage of subjects) meeting the study individual success criteria.
Time frame: one day
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