High-Intensity Laser Therapy vs ESWT for Supraspinatus Tendinitis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial compares two non-surgical treatment options for supraspinatus tendinitis: High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), with a conventional physical therapy approach. Adults aged 18–60 with ultrasound-confirmed tendinitis and at least 3 months of shoulder pain are randomly assigned to receive either HILT or ESWT, with data collected on pain and function. A standard physical therapy regimen may be used as part of care, and outcomes will help determine which modality offers better symptom relief. The study is being conducted at King Faisal Medical Complex, Ta’if, with lead sponsorship by Kafrelsheikh University. Outcome measures likely include pain scores and functional assessments over a defined follow-up period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female participants aged between 18 and 60 years.
* Clinically diagnosed supraspinatus tendinitis confirmed by ultrasound imaging.
* Shoulder pain duration greater than 3 months.
* Ability to understand and follow study instructions.
* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
* Previous shoulder surgery.
* Pregnancy.
* Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb.
* Corticosteroid injection within the previous 3 months.
* Shoulder fracture or dislocation.
* Systemic inflammatory diseases.
* Participation in other physical therapy programs during the study period

Where it's running

• King Faisal Medical Complex
  Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sami ABDU Akkur, MASTER DEGREE STUDENT — Kafrelsheikh University Faculty of Physical Therapy Department of Basic Sciences for Physical Therapy
• Study coordinator: Sami Abdu Akkur, Master
• Email: pt.sami558@gmail.com
• Phone: +966500433558

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.