The effects of laser therapy on pain and edema

Study of the effects of low level laser therapy on pain, range of motion and edema in people suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170516034003N6

Enrollment

Registered

2019-05-28

Start date

2019-06-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-08-26

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Conditions

Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Interventions in this group include: 1) Infrared therapy for 20 minutes: The Infrared bulb is positioned at a distance of 50 cm from the knee of the individual. The pati

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patellofemoral pain syndrome diagnosis: According to orthopedic physician assessment -Age between 20-45 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome without effusion. Patients with arthrosis grade III and IV; fractures; history of surgery; patients with complete soft tissues tear.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Edema score. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Tape.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSosan Komaei

Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Deputy of Research

Research@gums.ac.ir+98 13 3336 2639

Outcome results

None listed

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