How is Low Level Laser Therapy effective in improving pain and functions in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared to conventional therapy?

Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on pain and functions in patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction:An Experimental study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/05/019037

Enrollment

Registered

2019-05-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M968- Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Low-level LASER therapy (LLLT): Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is direct application of light to stimulate cell responses (photobiomodulation) to promote tissue healing, reduce inflamma

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All subjects who underwent unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery. 2. All subjects with patellar or hamstring tendon autograft

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who have undergone ACL reconstruction with injury of meniscal, medial or lateral collateral ligament injury and posterior cruciate ligament injury. 2. Active carcinogenic conditions 3. Neurological deficit 4. Altered skin sensation 5. Any other recent fracture or surgery to the affected lower limb or revised surgery. 6. Previously operated knee for ligament injury. 7. Bilateral anterior cruciate ligament Reconstruction.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Numerical rating Scale for Pain 2. Digital goniometer for joint range of motion 3. Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback for muscle strength testing.Timepoint: 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
4. Joint position sense (proprioception) by digital goniometer 5. WOMAC â??CRD Pune Version for Functional Status of the subjectTimepoint: 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKhushali Kirti Shah

MGM College of Physiotherapy

shahkhushali94@gmail.com9819031455

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026