Light before the knife: new study tests laser therapy for nose job recovery
NCT ID NCT07033039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if shining red and infrared light on the face one hour before nose surgery can lessen swelling and bruising afterward. Sixty adults having open rhinoplasty will either get real light therapy or a fake treatment. Researchers will measure swelling on day 3 and track recovery for up to a year.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion criteria: * individuals 18-60 years of age; * ASA I or II; no comorbidities (no pre-existing diseases); * indication for rhinoplasty; * regardless of gender identity. Exclusion criteria: * use of anticoagulant, * anti-inflammatory, or corticosteroid medications; * indication for closed rhinoplasty; * procedures not performed using the Piezo device (Schuster SW Surgery II); * intraoperative complications (e.g., haemorrhage or technical difficulties); * prior nasal filler with hyaluronic acid; * use of vitamin A derivatives (oral isotretinoin or topical retinoic acid) within 30 days before surgery; * or known allergy to any mandatory intra- or postoperative medication.
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Locations
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Hospital Paulista de Otorrinolaringologia
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 02404001, Brazil
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