Using low-level laser therapy to improve wound healing after childbirth
Prospective Double Blind Controlled Trial of Low Level Laser Therapy - Cesarean Section or Vaginal Tear or Episiotomy
This study tests if low-level laser therapy can help women heal better and feel less pain after having a cesarean section or perineal tear.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | St. Elisabethen Krankenhaus Frankfurt GmbH Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Frankfurt, Hessen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06220786 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of low-level laser therapy on wound healing in patients who have undergone a cesarean section or experienced perineal tears. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the laser therapy or a placebo treatment, with evaluations of pain and wound healing conducted at discharge, one month, and three months post-surgery. The study aims to determine if the laser therapy can enhance recovery outcomes compared to standard care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women who have had a cesarean section or a perineal tear graded 1-4, and who are competent in the German language.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone a cesarean section or do not have a perineal tear or episiotomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve healing and reduce pain for patients recovering from childbirth-related surgical wounds.
How similar studies have performed: While low-level laser therapy has shown promise in other contexts, this specific application for postpartum wound healing is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Caesarean section or perineal tear grade 1-4 or episiotomy * competent in German language Exclusion Criteria: * no caesarean section or birth without perineal tear grad 1-4 / episiotomy * No consent given
Where this trial is running
Frankfurt, Hessen
- Prof. Dr. Joscha Reinhard — Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joscha Reinhard, Prof. Dr. — St. Elisabethenkrankenhaus Frankfurt
- Study coordinator: Joscha Reinhard, Prof. Dr.
- Email: Joscha.Reinhard@artemed.de
- Phone: +49 69-7939
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.