Surgery study: Bright Green Light Therapy vs Dim White Light Therapy
Official title Green Light for Post-Operative Wellness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07218289
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if bright green light can reduce pain and opioid use after surgery, and if it improves sleep, mood, and overall recovery.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for adults who have just had surgery and are recovering at UPMC Shadyside.
- What's involved
- Participants will be exposed to either bright green light or dim white light for a set period each day, and their pain, opioid use, sleep, mood, and recovery will be measured.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for the recovery period after surgery, with daily light exposure and regular check‑ins to record pain and other outcomes.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \>/= 18 years
- Planned to undergo laparoscopic or robotic surgery at UPMC Shadyside Hospital
- Anticipated post-operative length of stay \>/= 48 hours
- Able to speak and read English fluently, with the capacity to provide informed consent and complete the associated surveys independently
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy
- History of significant ocular issues/dysfunction (†‡ ) (e.g., glaucoma, ocular trauma, macular degeneration, cataracts) that would interfere with the...
- History of significant neurological disease (‡) (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative disease) that would compromise the...
- History of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, which could increase the risk of an adverse reaction to light exposure (i.e., acute mania)
- History of splenectomy, which would interfere with the mechanism of action
- Ocular issues corrected with contact lenses or spectacle corrective eyeglasses will NOT be considered a criterion for exclusion ‡Unclear cases will...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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