Laser light could heal tough wounds in seniors at home
NCT ID NCT07520825
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding laser light therapy to standard wound care helps heal hard-to-heal ulcers in frail older adults receiving home healthcare. About 1,290 participants will receive the laser treatment on their wounds and nearby lymph areas. Researchers will track healing time, ulcer recurrence, and cost-effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser light therapy (photobiomodulation)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to help heal hard-to-treat ulcers in older adults at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study without a control group, so results may not be definitive. The treatment may not speed healing or prevent recurrence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Skellefteå municipality
Skellefteå, Västerbotten County, 93131, Sweden
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