Light therapy after surgery: does it help you heal faster?

NCT ID NCT07311889

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elixir MD Inc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 300 adults who receive light therapy before and after plastic surgery as part of their routine care. Researchers will track pain, swelling, bruising, and patient satisfaction over time. The goal is to describe recovery outcomes, not to compare treatments.

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Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: perioperative photobiomodulation light therapy (ELIXIR MD™ device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that adding light therapy to standard care improves recovery after plastic surgery, potentially guiding future treatment recommendations.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study without a comparison group, so it cannot prove the light therapy causes better outcomes. Results may be influenced by other factors and may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

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POSTOPERATIVE ECCHYMOSIS POSTOPERATIVE EDEMA POSTOPERATIVE PAIN POSTSURGICAL RECOVERY SURGICAL WOUND HEALING

Light therapy after surgery: does it help you heal faster?

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