NCT05141799

Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in De Quervain Tenosynovitis; a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 64 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kocaeli University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

68 De Quervain tenosynovitis(MPS) diagnosed patients will be randomly divided into 2 groups. To groups; splinting+exercise+high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and splinting+exercise+sham HILT will be applied. Visual anolog scale (VAS) scores, quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QDASH) questionnaire and Hand grip strength measurements of the patients before-after treatment will be recorded and will be evaluated statistically.

Conditions

• De Quervain Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	high intensity laser therapy	Laser treatment is noninvasive and painless and can be easily administered in therapy units for a wide range of conditions. High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) has gained importance for the treatment of different kinds of sports injuries such as tendon injuries, contusions, and muscle spasms.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-03-11
• Primary completion: 2022-06-30
• Completion: 2022-06-30
• First posted: 2021-12-02
• Last updated: 2022-08-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)