High-intensity Laser Therapy vs Shock Wave for Chronic Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

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

Adults with chronic supraspinatus tendinopathy will be assigned to receive either high-intensity laser therapy or extracorporeal shock wave therapy, in addition to conventional care. The trial will measure changes in supraspinatus tendon thickness, subacromial space, occupation ratio, shoulder pain, range of motion, hand strength, and functional disability. The aim is to determine which noninvasive treatment yields better structural and functional outcomes, with outcomes tracked over a defined treatment and follow-up period. No surgical interventions are involved, and both treatments are noninvasive options commonly used for tendinopathy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients from 18 to 50 years old of both genders.
* Unilateral Chronic Supraspinatus Tendinitis in dominant side
* BMI 18.5-24.9
* Tenderness is found over the supraspinatus as it passes subacromial and anterolateral The patient will report pain with active shoulder elevation in the scapular plane (eg: welders, plate workers, slaughterhouse workers and overhead playing athletes)
* The patient will report pain with resisted isometric abduction.
* The patient will report positive Jobe's test (empty can test)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Post shoulder surgery, traumatic incidents
* Partial tears at surgery
* Massive retracted tears at surgery
* Frozen shoulder Rotator cuff tear
* Glenohumeral or acromioclavicular arthritis
* Implanted pacemaker
* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• Cairo University - faculty of physical therapy outpatient clinic
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: mahmoud shaaban, phd
• Email: shaabab.m@outlook.com
• Phone: 01001080842

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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.