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Light Therapy for Postoperative Pain
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Led By Mohab Ibrahim, PhD, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Scheduled for elective primary knee replacement surgery
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 week period
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Study Summary
This trial is investigating whether exposure to green light emitting diode (GLED) can reduce postoperative opioid requirements and pain.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who can read and write English, scheduled for elective knee replacement surgery. It's not suitable for those with colorblindness, severe mental health issues, chronic pain requiring high-dose opioids, or involved in legal cases related to injury compensation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if green LED light therapy (GLED) reduces the need for opioid painkillers by 20% after knee surgery. It also aims to cut post-surgery pain by 30%, lessen pre-surgery anxiety by the same amount, and improve sleep quality before and after the operation.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed but may include discomfort or eye strain from using LED lights. Since this is a non-invasive treatment, serious side effects are unlikely compared to drug interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am scheduled for my first knee replacement surgery.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 10 week period
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 week period
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Secondary outcome measures
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Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active Treatment Group (Green LED)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will be exposed to a Green LED light for 8 weeks prior to surgery, during their hospital stay and for an additional 2 weeks after hospital discharge.
Group II: Control Group (White LED)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Subjects will be exposed to a White LED light for 8 weeks prior to surgery, during their hospital stay and for an additional 2 weeks after hospital discharge.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
514 Previous Clinical Trials
148,201 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Acute Pain
17 Patients Enrolled for Acute Pain
Mohab Ibrahim, PhD, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona
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Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this research project in need of additional participants?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is no longer recruiting patients after being posted on December 1st 2022 and last modified October 3rd 2022. However, there are currently 719 other trials searching for recruits."
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