Using light therapy to help recovery after knee surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effects of photobiomodulation therapy, which uses near-infrared light, on patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty. Participants aged over 20 will be randomly assigned to receive either standard post-operative care or photobiomodulation therapy. The study aims to assess the impact of this therapy on inflammation, swelling, and pain levels following surgery. Outcomes will be measured through both objective assessments of swelling and subjective reports from patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* total knee arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

* open injury
* pregnancy
* wound without primary closure
* infection
* previous surgery over surgical site
* skin defect

Where it's running

• National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch
  Hsinchu, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hsiang-Chieh Hsieh
• Email: thungjay2@gmail.com
• Phone: 886972654075

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.