The Efficacy of High-Power Laser Therapy in Meralgia Paresthetica

The management of MP typically follows a conservative pathway, encompassing patient education, lifestyle modifications (e.g., avoidance of tight garments, weight loss), pharmacotherapy (such as neuropathic pain agents or corticosteroid injections), and physical therapy. However, evidence supporting the efficacy of these interventions is largely anecdotal or derived from low-quality studies, and a substantial proportion of patients experience persistent symptoms refractory to standard care. Therefore, the primary objective of this randomized, sham-controlled, assessor-blinded study is to investigate the efficacy of HPLT as an adjunct to standard conservative care on pain intensity, sensory symptoms, and functional capacity in patients with chronic Meralgia Paresthetica. The investigators hypothesize that patients receiving active HPLT will demonstrate significantly greater improvements in these outcomes compared to those receiving a sham laser procedure

NCT Number	NCT07328360
Lead Sponsor	Uşak University Collaborators: Balikesir University
Conditions	Meralgia Paresthetica
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2026-01-12
Primary Completion	2026-07-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-08-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-13