Trial reportLasers in medical science2018
Low-level laser therapy combined to functional exercise on treatment of fibromyalgia: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.
Trial report in Lasers in medical science, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of photobiomodulation on pain and quality of life in fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- SIMFER guidelines on physical modalities for chronic primary pain management.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2026Guideline
- Comparison of laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of patients with plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of the Effects of Three Types of Exercise (Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Training, and Mind-Body Exercise) on Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Pain research & management · 2026Pooled it
- Photobiomodulation combination therapy as a new insight in neurological disorders: a comprehensive systematic review.BMC neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Are OMERACT recommendations followed in clinical trials on fibromyalgia? A systematic review of patient-reported outcomes and their measures.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- High-intensity laser therapy can improve pain, health status and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: a single blinded-randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
- Photobiomodulation therapy combined with static magnetic field is better than placebo in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2023Trial
- Combined aerobic exercise and photobiomodulation for pain and other symptoms in fibromyalgia: study protocol.Pain management · 2025Article
- Physical Modalities for the Treatment of Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology · 2025Review
- Beyond the Pain: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Latest Advancements in Fibromyalgia Treatment.Cureus · 2023Review
- Low-intensity LASER and LED (photobiomodulation therapy) for pain control of the most common musculoskeletal conditions.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2022Article
- The effectiveness and safety of electrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia.Rheumatology international · 2020Review
- Acute low-level laser therapy effects on peripheral muscle strength and resistance in patients with fibromyalgia.Lasers in medical science · 2020Article
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) combined to a functional exercise program on treatment of FM. A double-blind and placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial composed of 22 women divided into two groups: placebo group (functional exercise program associated with placebo phototherapy n = 11) and laser group (same exercise program associated with active phototherapy; n = 11). Each session lasted from 40 to 60 min and was performed three times a week for 8 weeks. Phototherapy (808 nm, 100 mW, 4 J, and 142.85 J/cm
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