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To Compare the effects of high-level laser therapy (HLLT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Level Laser Therapy | Experimental | This group received High-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks. |
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| Low Level Laser Therapy | Experimental | This group received Low-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-level laser therapy | Other | This group received High-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Level | Visual Analogue scale | 6 weeks |
| Rang of motion | Straight Leg Raise | 6 weeks |
| Level of Disability | Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) | 6 weeks |
| To measure Quality of Life | Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) | 6 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Binash Afzal, PHD* | Riphah international university lahore campus | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faiq Medical Complex | Faisalābad | Punjab Province | 54000 | Pakistan | ||
| Independent University Hospital |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30034410 | Background | Kolu E, Buyukavci R, Akturk S, Eren F, Ersoy Y. Comparison of high-intensity laser therapy and combination of transcutaneous nerve stimulation and ultrasound treatment in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy: A randomized single-blind study. Pak J Med Sci. 2018 May-Jun;34(3):530-534. doi: 10.12669/pjms.343.14345. | |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011843 | Radiculopathy |
| D012585 | Sciatica |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010523 | Peripheral Nervous System Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D020426 | Sciatic Neuropathy |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D028022 | Low-Level Light Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D053685 | Laser Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D010789 | Phototherapy |
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| Low-level laser therapy | Other | This group received Low-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks. |
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| Faisalābad |
| Punjab Province |
| 54000 |
| Pakistan |
| Ince S, Eyvaz N, Dundar U, Toktas H, Yesil H, Eroglu S, Adar S. Clinical Efficiency of High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A 12-Week Follow-up, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Jan 1;103(1):3-12. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002275. Epub 2023 May 1. |
| 20704667 | Background | Konstantinovic LM, Cutovic MR, Milovanovic AN, Jovic SJ, Dragin AS, Letic MDj, Miler VM. Low-level laser therapy for acute neck pain with radiculopathy: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized study. Pain Med. 2010 Aug;11(8):1169-78. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00907.x. |
| 35265302 | Background | Ahmed I, Bandpei MAM, Gilani SA, Ahmad A, Zaidi F. Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients with Discogenic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Healthc Eng. 2022 Feb 27;2022:6437523. doi: 10.1155/2022/6437523. eCollection 2022. |
| 36743144 | Background | Ahmed I, Mohseni Bandpei MA, Gilani SA, Ahmad A, Zaidi F. Correlation Analysis Between Pain Intensity, Functional Disability and Range of Motion Using Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients With Discogenic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Cross-sectional Study. J Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Jun 6;13:e26. doi: 10.34172/jlms.2022.26. eCollection 2022. |
| 33705612 | Background | Danazumi MS, Bello B, Yakasai AM, Kaka B. Two manual therapy techniques for management of lumbar radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial. J Osteopath Med. 2021 Feb 26;121(4):391-400. doi: 10.1515/jom-2020-0261. |
| 30498910 | Background | Rogerson A, Aidlen J, Jenis LG. Persistent radiculopathy after surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation: causes and treatment options. Int Orthop. 2019 Apr;43(4):969-973. doi: 10.1007/s00264-018-4246-7. Epub 2018 Nov 29. |
| 32675390 | Background | Kostadinovic S, Milovanovic N, Jovanovic J, Tomasevic-Todorovic S. Efficacy of the lumbar stabilization and thoracic mobilization exercise program on pain intensity and functional disability reduction in chronic low back pain patients with lumbar radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2020;33(6):897-907. doi: 10.3233/BMR-201843. |
| 32931763 | Background | Ghasabmahaleh SH, Rezasoltani Z, Dadarkhah A, Hamidipanah S, Mofrad RK, Najafi S. Spinal Manipulation for Subacute and Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Med. 2021 Jan;134(1):135-141. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.08.005. Epub 2020 Sep 13. |
| D020422 | Mononeuropathies |
| D009437 | Neuralgia |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |