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Photobiomodulation in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The Role of Photobiomodulation in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 8 Oct 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether photobiomodulation therapy (low-level laser therapy) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study will include adults aged 18-60 years diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does photobiomodulation therapy significantly reduce fatigue levels as measured by the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)? Does photobiomodulation therapy improve pain, functional capacity, sleep quality, and psychological well-being in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome? Researchers will compare the low-level laser therapy group with a placebo (sham laser) group to determine whether photobiomodulation therapy leads to greater improvements in fatigue, pain, and overall quality of life. Participants will: Receive either active low-level laser therapy or placebo treatment three times per week for eight weeks Undergo assessments of fatigue, pain, functional capacity, quality of life, sleep quality, and psychological well-being at baseline and follow-up intervals (3, 6, and 12 months)

Status (registry)
Recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40 (estimated)
First submitted
8 Apr 2026
Start date
15 Jun 2026
Primary completion date
15 Dec 2026
Lead sponsor
University of Lahore
NCT number
NCT07546539

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Planned participants: 40
  • From 15 Jun 2026 to the primary completion date, 15 Dec 2026
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Prior treatment

  • Current use of corticosteroids or immunomodulators

Other illness

  • Comorbid psychiatric conditions (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia)
  • Diagnosed malignancy or active infection -Not willing to be the part of study -

Other

  • Known photosensitivity or dermatologic contraindications to LLLT
  • Participation in structured exercise programs more than twice weekly

Who the study is looking for

  • Age 18-60 years
  • Diagnosis of a CFS according to the 2015 Institute of Medicine criteria
  • Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) score ≥ 4
  • Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent

Age in the registry: 18 years to 60 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
The larkana General hospital , larkana
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LarkanaPakistanRecruiting

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