Rebecca E Kotcher, Md

This study tests whether bright green light can help reduce pain and the need for painkillers after surgery. About 60 adults having laparoscopic or robotic surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either bright green light or regular dim light in their hospital room. Research…

This study tests whether bright blue light therapy can reduce pain and inflammation in adults with painful rib fractures. About 75 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to receive blue light, white light, or usual room light for 4 hours each morning for up to 3 days, in a…