N/A
Completed N=32
Effects of Light Emitting Diode Irradiation on the Conduction Parameters of the Superficial Radial Nerve
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01513148 ↗Enrolled (actual)
32
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2013
Primary outcomePrimary: Nerve Conduction Velocity (Meters Per Second) — 0.000; -0.358; 0.447; 0.147 m/s
Summary
The introduction of light emitting diode (LED) devices as a novel treatment for pain relief in place of low-level laser warrants fundamental research on the effect of LED devices on one of the potential explanatory mechanisms: peripheral neurophysiology in vivo. A randomized controlled study will be conducted by measuring nerve conduction on the superficial radial nerve of healthy subjects (n=64). One baseline measurement and five post-irradiation recordings (2-min interval each) will be performed of the nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and peak latency (PL) and peak amplitude (PA). The experimental group (=32) will receive an irradiation of 2 J/cm2 with an infrared LED device (Dynatronics Solaris Model 705), while the placebo group will be treated by sham irradiation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of LED light on the conduction velocity and amplitude of the superficial radial nerve.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Nerve Conduction Velocity (Meters Per Second) |
0.000; -0.358; 0.447; 0.147; -0.041; 0.280 | — |
| SECONDARY Negative Peak Latency (Milliseconds) |
0.000; 0.414; 0.007; -0.007; 0; -0.014 | — |
| SECONDARY Temperature (Degrees C) |
0.000; 0.414; 0.993; 0.686; 0.757; 0.786 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- no history of neurological disease, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy
Exclusion Criteria
- positive findings during the clinical screening examination suggestive of an underlying neurological disease, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy.
- a history of a neurological disease, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01513148). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.