Class iv Versus Class Iiib Laser Therapy on Median Sternotomy Healing After Coronary Artery Bybas… (NCT05853237) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Class iv Versus Class Iiib Laser Therapy on Median Sternotomy Healing After Coronary Artery Bybass Graft
Egypt45 participantsStarted 2021-11-01
Plain-language summary
LASER therapy is potent physiotherapy modalities, providing better sternotomy healing for patients who have undergone CABG surgery, compared with traditional wound care management alone. HLLT and LLLT were found to be the most effective methods for sternotomy healing post-CABG surgery, with HLLT offering superior performance in the case of the high deep penetration and significance less time needed to deliver the same joules/ cm compared to LLLT used for the wound site.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
MALE
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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:
* aged between 45 and 65 years
* male gender; haemodynamic stability
* body mass index (BMI) from 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2
* Non-infected sternotomy site
* Normal ejection fraction to ensure normal vascularity.
Exclusion Criteria:
* included previous thoracic surgery
* emergency or urgent coronary artery bypass surgery
* respiratory insufficiency after surgery, manifesting hypoxemia with partial oxygen pressure in arterial blood \< 60 mmHg; Ejection fraction \< 50%
* Paramedian sternotomy which may cut wire causing sternal mobilization which is the start of deep wound infection
* Bilateral mammary harvesting which decrease blood flow to sternum; low cardiac output syndrome with ST segment elevation in multiple electrocardiogram leads, cardiac arrhythmias or hypotension, according to the American College of Cardiology Foundation and American Heart Association
* other medical conditions, such as diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension and obesity.
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
1
PUSH pressure ulcer scaling healing score for wound healing
Timeframe: two consecutive months
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PUSH pressure ulcer scaling healing score for wound healing