Effects of low-level laser therapy and low-intensity stretching for delayed-onset muscle soreness: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2100047174

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2021-06-10

Start date

2019-01-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-01-24

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Conditions

Delayed onset muscle soreness

Interventions

control group:no intervention

experimental group 1:low-level laser therapy

experimental group 2:low-intensity stretching

experimental group 3:LLLT combined with stretching

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 28 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Good health, no cardiovascular disease, no muscle damage and soreness, no neurological diseases, no strenuous exercise in the past 2 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: For any cardiovascular disease, lung disease, muscle aches, muscle strain, and other physical discomforts, as well as experiencing high intensity or strenuous exercise within 2 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
muscle soreness;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
single-leg forward jump;maximum isometric voluntary contraction;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMa Fenghao

Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center)

1054522687@qq.com+86 13564308028

Outcome results

None listed

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