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The Effect of Infrared LED Light Application on Wound Healing, Scar, And Scar Tissue Formation in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
Led by Ardahan University · Updated on 2024-08-01
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
19 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of infrared (IR) LED light therapy on wound healing, scar formation, and scar tissue development in patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. Laparoscopic surgery results in smaller wounds with faster visible healing, but wound healing time can vary from 3 to 8 weeks. The study investigates whether IR LED light, known for its potential to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation and pain, can improve post-surgical recovery. The study randomly assigns 80 patients to either an experimental group receiving IR LED light therapy plus routine care or a control group receiving routine care alone. IR LED treatment is applied four times over the first two postoperative days, with each session lasting 20 minutes at 8-hour intervals from a distance of 45-60 cm. Follow-up evaluations occur on postoperative days 15 and 30 to assess wound and scar condition using standardized scales and measurements. Participants will be monitored through wound measurements, photographic documentation, and assessments including the Bates-Jensen wound assessment scale, patient and observer scar assessment scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, and Newcastle Nursing Care Satisfaction Scale. Data collection at baseline and follow-up visits aims to compare healing progress, scar tissue formation, pain levels, and patient satisfaction. The total participation lasts about one month, with analysis performed using statistical methods to evaluate differences between groups.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Infrared LED Lighting Application and Wound Healing
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Volunteer to participate in the study
- Have cognitive competence
- Have no chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD, or hypertension
- Wound is not separating
- Tympanic body temperature between 35.7 and 37.5 degrees Celsius; axillary temperature between 36.5 and 37.0 degrees Celsius
You will not qualify if you...
- Signs or symptoms of infection at the wound site
- Unusual bleeding at the wound site
- Starting medications such as antihypertensives, anticoagulants, or thyroid treatments recently
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 2 days
Participants undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery and, if in the experimental group, receive infrared LED light therapy applied four times on post-operative Days 1 and 2 to promote wound healing.
Multiple visits on post-operative Days 1 and 2 (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 4 weeks
Participants return for wound and scar evaluation on post-operative Days 15 and 30, including assessments of pain, satisfaction, and scar tissue condition.
2 visits (in-person) on post-operative Days 15 and 30
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Atatürk Universty
Erzurum, State, Turkey (Türkiye), 25000
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Research Team
G
Gülistan Uymaz Aras
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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