Low Level Laser Light Therapy as an Aid to Liposuction (NCT00927277) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Low Level Laser Light Therapy as an Aid to Liposuction
70 participantsStarted 2003-03
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level laser therapy can help the recovery process for the procedure of liposuction of the thighs, hips and stomach.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria: There were separate inclusion criteria for both the liposuction and the clinical study components of the study.
INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR THE LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE
Prior to partaking in the clinical study qualification evaluation, an individual must have already:
* qualified as a patient for liposuction according to the American Society of Liposuction Surgery (ASLSS) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) 2000 Liposuction Guidelines.
* been deemed suitable for undergoing anesthesia according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists: Preanesthesia Evaluation guidelines: Basic Standards For Preanesthesia Care (Approved by House of Delegates on October 14, 1987).
* Signed the physician's standard informed consent form for the liposuction procedure itself.
INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR THE CLINICAL STUDY
* Signed clinical study informed consent form.
* Liposuction procedure intended for the removal of localized deposits of adipose tissue for the purpose of body contouring.
* Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m2 of less than 30 (non-obese).
* Localized areas of protruding fat deemed suitable for body contouring liposuction according to the investigator's professional training and experience as for a patient presenting with the same profile and not being considered for participation in the study.
* Areas of treatment to include only one or more of the right and/or left sides of the stomach, thigh, and hips.
* 'Overall firm elastic skin,' as defined by pass…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Subject self-reported Degree of Pain rating on the standardized 0-100 Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 24 hours post-surgery.