Rebecca E Kotcher, Md

This study tests whether bright green light therapy can help adults recovering from laparoscopic or robotic surgery feel less pain and need fewer opioids. Sixty participants will either receive bright green light or standard dim light after surgery. Researchers will measure pain,…

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 lighting for 4 hours each morning for up to 3 days, in add…