Comparing LASER Therapy and Shock Wave Therapy for Shoulder Pain Relief

Effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy along with Mulligan mobilization on Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy - A Randomised Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/106909

Enrollment

150

Registered

2026-03-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M753- Calcific tendinitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: Photobiomodulation Therapy with Mulligans mobilization: Photo biomodulation therapy: 890nm wavelength,4 J/cm2. Treatment duration: 15 minutes per session, 3 days a week for 4 weeks, wi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy (Grade 1 or 2) 2.Symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks 3.Decreased Shoulder Flexion and Abduction ROM 4.Willingness to participate and provide consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Full-thickness rotator cuff tears 2.History of recent shoulder surgery 3.Fractures or dislocations 4.Neurological deficits 5.Recent steroid injection ( 6.Contraindications to PBMT or ESWT

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of Pain improved shoulder range of motionTimepoint: Post treatment - Week 4	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improved shoulder functionTimepoint: Post treatment - week 4	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactABILASH P

JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy

abilashprasannan7@gmail.com9629647822

Outcome results

None listed

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