RecruitingPhase 4NCT07342426

High and Low Dose High-intensity Laser Therapy Lateral Epicondylitis

Comparison of the Effects of High and Low Dose High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

Sponsor

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Enrollment

45 participants

Start Date

Jan 12, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

lateral epicondylitis Tennis elbow High Intensity Laser Therapy High Intensity Laser

Summary

High-intensity laser therapy has gained increasing attention in recent years as a therapeutic modality. It is a non-invasive treatment that can reduce pain, increase local blood circulation, and promote tissue repair. The higher energy output of high-intensity laser therapy also have deeper tissue penetration. Several studies have investigated the effects of high-intensity laser therapy on lateral epicondylitis, and the existing literature indicates that, compared with other treatment modalities, high-intensity laser therapy is more effective in improving pain and quality of life in patients with lateral epicondylitis. However, the dosage, duration, and treatment frequency applied in previous studies vary considerably. The therapeutic effects of high-intensity laser therapy may therefore be influenced by treatment dosage. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two different dosages of high-intensity laser therapy on patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares two different dose levels of high-intensity laser therapy for treating lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, to see which dosage provides greater pain relief and improvement in quality of life. High-intensity laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that penetrates deep into tissues to reduce pain and promote healing. Adults 18 and older who have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis for less than three months and have not had other treatments in the affected area recently may be eligible, while people with photosensitivity, cardiac pacemakers, pregnancy, or a history of surgery on the affected elbow are excluded. Participation involves receiving high-intensity laser therapy sessions at a clinic and completing assessments of pain and function before and after treatment. This summary was generated with AI assistance to help patients understand the study in plain language.

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Interventions

DEVICEHigh intensity laser therapy

Using high-intensity laser therapy applying on the affected area.

DEVICEInfarred ray therapy system

Using infarred ray therapy applying on affected area for 15 minutes.

DEVICETranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulator

Using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator on the affected area fior 15 minutes.

Locations(1)

TSAI CHENG-TAO Physical Therapy Clinic

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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