Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy On Exercise Induced Muscle Damage in Wrist Flexors Of Untrained Young Adults

NCT04842669 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/00864 Kirran Sikandar
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The main aim of the current study is to investigate the effects of Low-level Laser Therapy on exercise-induced muscle damage of wrist flexors in untrained young adults. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Sargodha Medical College, University of Sargodha. The sample size calculated is 16. The participants will be divided into two equal group; 1) Interventional group (Low level laser therapy), 2) Control group (conventional) each having 8 participants. The study duration will be six months after approval from Research board. Blocked randomization sampling technique will be used. The subjects will be randomly assigned to any of the interventional or control group. Interventional group will further be allocated to prophylactic or therapeutic group. Only Un-trained young Adults, Aged 19-25 (under-graduate/college and university students) without gender discrimination will be included in the study. Tools used in the study will be TALAG Scale (Soreness assessment), Goniometer (ROM), Algometer (Pressure¬-pain Threshold), Electronic digital hand Dynamometer (Grip Strength) and PRS (Perceived Recovery Status Scale). Data will be collected at baseline, 1hr, 24hr, 72hr, 96hr, 120hr, 148hr, 168hr and 192 hrs after the induction protocol.

Conditions

Wrist Injuries

Keywords

exercise induced muscle damage; wrist flexor; low level laser therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS):

  The Numeric Rating Scale is an 11 point scale where the end points are the extremes of no pain and pain as bad as it could be, or worst pain. Numerical Rating Scale has good sensitivity and generates data that can be statistically analyzed for audit purposes. Measurements were done at 24, 48, 72, 96,120, 144 and 168, and 192 hours at the same time of the day.

  8th day (192 hours)

• TALAG Scale (Soreness assessment):

  TALAG scale will be used to assess the perceived soreness. It consists of points 1-7 on scale. The minimum level 1 with no pain and a maximum point 7 with unbearably painful.Measurement of all dependent variables at 24, 48, 72, 96,120, 144 and 168, and 192 hours after eccentric exercise were taken at the same time of the day.

  8th day (192 hours)

• Goniometer

  Physical therapists widely use goniometer for measurement of different joint ranges to evaluate any ROM limitation. The universal full circle goniometer is the preferred instrument for measuring ROM.Measurement of all dependent variables at 24, 48, 72, 96,120, 144 and 168, and 192 hours after eccentric exercise were taken at the same time of the day.

  8th day (192 hours)

• Pressure-pain Threshold by Algometer

  Algometer is a reliable tool for measuring pressure pain threshold(22).The Pressure Pain Threshold will be evaluated using an analogue algometer (Baseline, 60 pounds capacity) by applying vertical pressure. To stimulate the participant's pain, the pressure will be increased at a rate of 1kg/cm2.Measurements will be taken pre and post treatment for 2 times during study. Measurement of all dependent variables at 24, 48, 72, 96,120, 144 and 168, and 192 hours after eccentric exercise were taken at the same time of the day.

  8th day (192 hours)

• Electronic digital hand Dynamometer

  Grip strength will be evaluated with an electronic digital hand dynamometer as per recommendations. Measurement of all dependent variables at 24, 48, 72, 96,120, 144 and 168, and 192 hours after eccentric exercise were taken at the same time of the day.

  8th day (192 hours)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Perceived Recovery (Perceived Recovery Status Scale):

  8th day (192 hours)

Study Arms (2)

Low level laser therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Low level laser therapy

Other: low level laser therapy

Conservative treatment

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Conservative treatment

Other: Conservative treatment

Interventions

low level laser therapy OTHER

Endo-laser 422 with interchangeable laser probes will be used for the purpose. It is a 2-channel unit and is software operated. For treatment of small surfaces with mono laser there are diodes of 25, 100 and 500 milliWatt.Frequency will be adjusted to 500 Hz, dose 0.1/cm2 with time duration of 1-5 minutes.

Low level laser therapy

Conservative treatment OTHER

(Topical ibuprofen gel) for muscle soreness will be provided

Conservative treatment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Un-trained young Adults

You may not qualify if:

• Any Trauma
• Any psychological condition
• Participation in any scheduled Physical training
• Athlete population
• Use of any nutritional supplement

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sargodha Medical College (University of Sargodha)

Sargodha, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wrist Injuries

Interventions

Low-Level Light Therapy; Conservative Treatment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arm Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Laser Therapy; Therapeutics; Phototherapy

Study Officials

• Maria Khalid, MSOMPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 10, 2021
• First Posted: April 13, 2021
• Study Start: October 20, 2020
• Primary Completion: April 20, 2021
• Study Completion: August 17, 2021
• Last Updated: September 30, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)