Study of LED Phototherapy for Musculoligamentous Lesions

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Tendinopathy; Sprains and Strains; Muscle Spasm; Epicondylitis; Fasciitis

• Registration Number: NCT00382941
• Lead Sponsor: Hermano Miguel Foundation

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether LED phototherapy using combined red and near infrared light (approved: Ministry of Health of Russian Federation No. 29/06070997/1080-00, EUROCAT Certificate No. CP033321-IV) is effective in the treatment of musculoligamentous lesions in physiotherapy practice

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2006-09-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-09-29
• Study First Posted: 2006-10-02
• Status Verified: 2008-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-12-05
• Last Update Posted: 2008-12-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• Clinical diagnosis of acute or chronic musculoligamentous lesion
• Must be able to understand instructions and fill in auto administered questionnaires
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Use of oral corticosteroids or corticosteroid injections
• Systemic diseases
• General contraindications for phototherapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

CAID, Hermano Miguel Foundation; 🇪🇨 Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Health Service, UDV Quito Centro Occidente, National Police of Ecuador; 🇪🇨 Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Rehabilitation Department, A.B.E.I. Foundation; 🇪🇨 Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador