Table 5 Laser protocols used in clinical trials

Mogahed et al. [39]

Bravo Terza Serie, Model D

905

36 sessions, 3times/week/12 weeks

Scanner 50 cm perpendicular to treatment area

Kilmartin et al. [38]

Rian-Corp Laser

904

8–16 sessions,

1 min/spot/10 sites in Axilla and a portion of chest wall

Baxter et al. [37]

Light-Force EX, LTS-1500

980

12 sessions, 2times/week/6 weeks

10 points from axilla to wrist on affected side

Storz et al. [36]

TIMELAS Vital

980

8 sessions, 2times/week/4 weeks

Spot covered 4.9cm2, 10 min each session

Bramlett et al. [35]

Rian-Corp Laser

904

16 sessions, 2time/week/8 weeks

1 min/10spots over the axillary region

Ridner et al. [40]

Rian-Corp Laser

904

10 Sessions, 20 min each

20-30 s/spot, over the area to be treated

Lau and Cheing [34]

Comby 3 Terza Serie, Model D

808

12 sessions, 3times/week/4 weeks

Entire Axillary Region (144cm2)

905 × 2

Omar et al. [21]

Rian-Corp, Ga-As Laser

904

36 Sessions,3times/week/12 weeks

2 min/spot, 20 min, over the affected arm