High-Intensity Laser Therapy for Eosinophilic Fasciitis

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Eosinophilic Fasciitis

• Registration Number: NCT05915585
• Lead Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University

Brief Summary

Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare musculoskeletal disorder characterized by inflammation and thickening of the fascia, leading to pain, stiffness, and functional impairment. Conventional treatment options include immunosuppressive medications, corticosteroids, and physical therapy. This case report will describe use of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) using the Mectronic Exand MY high-intensity laser system in a patient with EF, highlighting its potential as an alternative or adjunct treatment option.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-06
• Study First Submitted: 2023-06-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-06-14
• Study Start: 2023-06-18
• Study First Posted: 2023-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 2023-06-23
• Primary Completion: 2023-07-19
• Study Completion: 2023-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients diagnosed with Eosinophilic fasciitis.

Exclusion Criteria

• a diagnosis unrelated to Eosinophilic fasciitis

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life via Short Form-36 Health Survey	Changes in Short Form-36 Health Survey at baseline and 4 weeks
Pain intensity via Numeric pain rating scale	Changes in pain intensity at baseline and 4 weeks
Functional outcomes via Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH)	Changes in DASH at baseline and 4 weeks
Adverse event	4 Weeks	adverse events are recorded by the patient and therapist

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University; 🇪🇬 Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt