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TendinopathyNCT00382941

Study of LED Phototherapy for Musculoligamentous Lesions

A study testing Red and near infrared LED phototherapy device in people with Tendinopathy and Sprains and Strains, run by Hermano Miguel Foundation at 3 sites in Ecuador.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial 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 Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Tendinopathy, Sprains and Strains, Muscle Spasm
What is being tested?
Red and near infrared LED phototherapy device
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
Not given
Where
3 sitesEcuador
Study dates
Start not givento not given
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 16 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

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

Who cannot join

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

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

Ecuador3 sites
  • CAID, Hermano Miguel Foundation

    Quito, Pichincha

  • Health Service, UDV Quito Centro Occidente, National Police of Ecuador

    Quito, Pichincha

  • Rehabilitation Department, A.B.E.I. Foundation

    Quito, Pichincha

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About this study

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

Being tested
Red and near infrared LED phototherapy device
Medical subject headings
Tendinopathy, Sprains and Strains, Spasm, Fasciitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Red and near infrared LED phototherapy deviceDevice

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Oct 2006 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00382941
Sponsor's protocol ID
FT-01-05-05
Status last verified
Dec 2008
First submitted
29 Sep 2006
Last updated
8 Dec 2008
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Red and near infrared LED phototherapy device in people with Tendinopathy and Sprains and Strains, run by Hermano Miguel Foundation at 3 sites in Ecuador.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Dec 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Ecuador. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Dec 2008.

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