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The effect of low level laser therapy in pain relief of patients with wrist ganglion cyst

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Wrist ganglion cyst.
Ganglion, unspecified site
M67.40
Registration Number
IRCT20120729010439N4
Lead Sponsor
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Having wrist pain caused by the ganglion cyst
Satisfaction to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Intra-articular corticosteroid injection in the last 6 months
Use of low-level laser therapy to treat cyst in the last 6 months
Other joint disorders besides ganglion cyst
History of distal forearm and wrist fractures
Having polyneuropathy and peripheral nerve involvement (Ulnar, Radial, Median)
Having rheumatic diseases
Have a history of recent trauma in the past two months

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain score. Timepoint: Before, 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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