Whole-body photobiomodulation therapy for chronic pain: a protocol for a feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain conditions are a leading cause of disease and disability. They are associated with symptoms such as fatigue, sleep and mood disturbances. Minimal evidence is available to support effective treatments and alternatives treatment approaches are called for. Photobiomodulation therapy has been highlighted as one promising option. A whole-body therapy device (NovoTHOR) has recently been developed with a number of potential advantages for people with chronic pain. Research is needed to consider the feasibility of this device.

Methods and analysis

A single-centre single-armed (no placebo group) feasibility study with an embedded qualitative component will be conducted. The intervention will comprise 18 treatments over 6 weeks, with 6-month follow-up, in the

SUBMITTER: Fitzmaurice B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244683 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature