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NCT07218289 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Green Light for Post-Operative Wellness
A NA study of Surgery, sponsored by Rebecca E Kotcher, MD.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07218289: Recruiting NA study of Surgery, sponsored by Rebecca E Kotcher, MD.
NCT07218289 is a NA study of Surgery that is actively recruiting participants, run by Rebecca E Kotcher, MD. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 52,851-participant average among 120 other Surgery trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07218289, a NA study of Surgery, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Rebecca E Kotcher, MD.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This is an unblinded, parallel group randomized controlled trial to evaluate bright green light as an adjunct therapy after surgery at UPMC Shadyside. The primary outcome measure will be pain intensity with secondary outcome measures including opioid requirements, sleep quality, mood, and overall post-operative recovery. Specific aims/hypotheses for this study are as follows: Aim 1: To assess bright green light therapy's potential as a complementary post-operative analgesic strategy in patients recovering from surgery Hypothesis 1: Participants exposed to bright green light, in comparison to dim white (ambient) light, will have improved postoperative pain scores and lower opioid use. Aim 2: To examine the impact of bright green light therapy on patient-centered measures of post-operative recovery that may be related to improved circadian function. Hypothesis 2: Participants exposed to bright green light, in comparison to dim white (ambient) light, will have improved quality of post-operative recovery, enhanced sleep, and reduced anxiety and depression.
Primary Outcome
Incisional pain with movement (after coughing) will be reported using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), scored from 0 to10, with 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "the worst pain imaginable". Post-intervention NRS on Post-Operative Day 2 will be compared between study arms as the primary outcome.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Bright Green Light Therapy
- DEVICE Dim White Light Therapy
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- UPMC Shadyside Hospital - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07218289 shows while recruiting
NCT07218289 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 52,851-participant average among 120 other Surgery trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Bright Green Light Therapy is the first listed.
NCT07218289 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07218289 about?
NCT07218289 is a clinical study titled "Green Light for Post-Operative Wellness". This is an unblinded, parallel group randomized controlled trial to evaluate bright green light as an adjunct therapy after surgery at UPMC Shadyside. The primary outcome measure will be pain intensity with secondary outcome measures including opioid requirements, sleep quality, mood, and overall po...
What is the current status of trial NCT07218289?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2026-01-14. Estimated completion is 2026-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT07218289 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Surgery.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07218289?
The interventions under investigation include: Bright Green Light Therapy (DEVICE), Dim White Light Therapy (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07218289?
This trial is sponsored by Rebecca E Kotcher, MD, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07218289 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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