N/A N=27 Randomized Treatment

Assessment Of Infrared Photobiotherapy for Improved Wound Healing

Wound Healing

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Sep 2024

Primary outcome: Primary: FACES Pain Rating Scale Scores — 2.0; 3.3 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Low Level Laser Therapy (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Primary completion: Mar 2009

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY FACES Pain Rating Scale Scores	1.0; 2.5	—
PRIMARY FACES Pain Rating Scale Scores	1.0; 2.5	—
PRIMARY FACES Pain Rating Scale.	1.0; 1.5	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Bodily Pain Scores	49; 44	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Bodily Pain Scores	49; 44	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Bodily Pain Scale	45; 52	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - General Health	60; 55	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - General Health	60; 55	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - General Health	60; 55	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Physical Function	50; 63	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Physical Function	50; 63	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Physical Function	50; 63	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Mental Health	60; 60	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Mental Health	60; 60	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Mental Health	60; 60	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Social Function	58; 74	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Social Function	58; 74	—
SECONDARY 36-Item Short Form Survey - Social Function	58; 74	—

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) can reduce pain and/or improve wound healing in patients with an acute traumatic injury to the upper extremity (wrist, forearm, or elbow).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Age > 18 and < 85 years
Acute traumatic injury of an upper extremity (wrist, forearm, or elbow)
Currently resides within 100 miles of UMC

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant
Pacemaker
Medications that have heat or light-sensitivity contraindications (such as: steroids, some antibiotics)
Two or more cardiac risk factors
Intraoperative complications
Wound infection
Open Wound

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00426166). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.