Clinical efficacy of ultra-laser irradiation combined with gabapentin on elderly patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy is the most prevalent form of cervical spondylosis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of ultra-laser irradiation combined with gabapentin for treating elderly patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, providing a basis for optimizing treatment strategies.

Methods

In this single-blind randomized controlled trial, 160 elderly patients diagnosed at our hospital from March to June 2025 were assigned (1:1) to ultra-laser irradiation plus gabapentin or gabapentin alone (80 per group). Pain was assessed with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and health status with the EQ-5D at baseline and after three courses of treatment (30 sessions in total). Adverse events were recorded.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Yu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710229 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature