Effect of Dose Variations of High-Power Laser Therapy on Patients With Nonspecific Cervical Pain

N/ARecruitingNCT07196800

Deraya University60 enrolled

Overview

Nonspecific neck pain, defined as pain without a specific underlying pathology, is a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects a significant proportion of the global population. Neck pain often results in considerable discomfort and functional limitations, impacting individuals' quality of life and ability to perform daily tasks. Estimates suggest that up to 30% of adults experience neck pain annually. The condition ranks among the top causes of disability worldwide, contributing to substantial personal and societal burdens, including lost work productivity and increased healthcare costs.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

High intensity laser therapy (low dose) combined with conventional physiotherapy program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * unilateral or bilateral CNP * Experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, defined as a Visual Analog * Scale (VAS) score of ≥4. * Cervical Range of Motion (ROM) Limitation: Documented restriction in cervical ROM compared to normal values for age and gender, to ensure the condition's impact on functional mobility * Patients agreed not to take any medication(anti-inflammatories, analgesics, or muscle relaxants) throughout the course of the study or receive any type of treatment for neck pain Exclusion Criteria: * Previous Cervical Surgery: Patients with a history of cervical spine surgery will be excluded to eliminate potential influences from post-surgical changes on the outcomes * Diagnosed with cervical disc prolapse as confirmed by clinical evaluation and imaging studies (MRI or CT scans). * History of malignancy in the cervical region or other serious medical conditions. * Severe comorbidities that may affect treatment outcomes (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular diseases). * Pregnancy or lactation.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain assessment

where participants will rate their pain on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable).

Time frame: 4 weeks

Cervical Range of Motion (ROM):

ROM will be measured using an OB goniometer in three planes