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NCT02785432 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Low Level Laser Therapy With Physical Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
A NA study, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11
- Enrollment target
NCT02785432: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
NCT02785432 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02785432, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
1. Examine the use of low level therapeutic laser (LLLT) combined with physical therapy for improvements in pain, range of motion, and function in individuals with chronic pain from musculoskeletal conditions. 2. Compare changes in pain, mobility, and ability to return to home/work/recreational activities between treatments with standard physical therapy plus LLLT or the standard physical therapy program alone.
Primary Outcome
Perceived pain on scale of 0-10 (0=no pain, 10= extremely severe pain). Pain during the previous 24-hour period (best, worst, current) will be measured at T1-T8. The average of 3 scores will be used.
Interventions
- DEVICE Sham low level laser
- DEVICE Active low level laser
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 11 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-11 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT02785432 stopped before completion
NCT02785432 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 11 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham low level laser is the first listed.
NCT02785432 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02785432 about?
NCT02785432 is a clinical study titled "Low Level Laser Therapy With Physical Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain". 1. Examine the use of low level therapeutic laser (LLLT) combined with physical therapy for improvements in pain, range of motion, and function in individuals with chronic pain from musculoskeletal conditions. 2. Compare changes in pain, mobility, and ability to return to home/work/recreational acti...
What is the current status of trial NCT02785432?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 11 participants. The study started on 2016-05. Estimated completion is 2016-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02785432?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham low level laser (DEVICE), Active low level laser (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02785432?
This trial is sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02785432's enrollment target sits among peer trials
11 1927th of 2000 higher than 74 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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