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Effect of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Hernán Andrés de la Barra Ortiz, Mariana Arias Avila, Luis Gómez Miranda, Richard Eloin Liebano

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Article in Trials, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05689788 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain. Randomized Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorQuiropraxia y EquilibrioRan2024 to 2025Enrolled72ConditionsNon-specific Chronic Neck PainArmsHigh-intensity laser therapy, Stretching exercise, Sham High-intensity laser therapy
NCT06465524 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Effects of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Stretching Exercises on Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: Findings From a Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorQuiropraxia y EquilibrioRan2024 to 2025Enrolled21ConditionsChronic Non-specific Neck PainArmsHigh-intensity laser therapy
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Hernán Andrés de la Barra OrtizExercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3927-1743
Mariana Arias AvilaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5081-5326
Luis Gómez MirandaExercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3593-4244
Richard Eloin LiebanoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil. liebano@hartford.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4795-6723
Universidad Andrés Bello · CLUniversidade Federal de São Carlos · BRUniversity of Hartford · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder known for its significant disability and economic burden, ranking second only to low back pain in musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy offers effective interventions for CNNP, including low-level laser therapy (LLLT). High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) is a recent treatment for musculoskeletal pain, but studies that support its use in CNNP are limited. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of high-intensity laser therapy on pain intensity in patients with CNNP, given the existing evidence on LLLT for this condition.

methodsThis is a 2-arm, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with blinded evaluators. The research will be carried out in the laboratory of physical agents at the Andrés Bello University, Campus Casona de las Condes. Eligible participants include the entire internal and external community associated with Andrés Bello University suffering from chronic non-specific NP. Participants will be stratified by sex (4 subgroups) and randomized into 2 study groups: group 1 (HILT and stretching exercises) and group 2 (sham HILT and stretching exercises). Treatments will be performed twice a week for 4 weeks with 3 assessments: before treatment (T0), at the end of treatment (T1), and 12 weeks after treatment (follow-up) (T2). The main outcomes will be pain intensity at rest, pain intensity at movement (active cervical movements: flexion, extension, right and left side bending, and right and left rotation), and pain pressure threshold (average obtained for six evaluation points). Secondary outcome measures will include neck range of motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes and neck disability. DISCUSSION: In this study, HILT's effects on patients with non-specific NP will be compared to those of a sham laser intervention. This RCT will offer new evidence regarding the potential benefits of HILT in terms of pain intensity, range of movement, and disability in people suffering with non-specific NP.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT05689788. January 19, 2023.

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Laser TherapyMusculoskeletal PainNeck PainHumansNeckRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicChronic painClinical trial protocolLasersLaser therapyNeck painPhysical therapy modalities

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