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ELIXIR MDTM Satisfaction Clinical Trial

United States148 participantsStarted 2025-12-09

Plain-language summary

This study aims to assess patient satisfaction from the use of the ELIXIR MD™ photobiomodulation (PBM) device in the perioperative period of facial and body reconstructive surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The ELIXIR MD™ device is FDA-cleared (510(k), product code GEX) and delivers low-level, multi-wavelength light energy to targeted tissues to promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and enhance patient recovery. Participants undergoing elective facial or body plastic surgery will be randomized 1:1 to receive either active ELIXIR MD™ PBM treatment or sham (placebo) treatment. A total of 8 treatment sessions are scheduled: one preoperative session and sessions on POD 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10, each lasting 20 minutes. A final follow-up visit occurs at POD 30. Patient-reported outcomes (FACE-Q and Body Metrics Questionnaire), blinded edema and ecchymosis assessments via standardized photography, pain scores (VAS), and time to return to usual activities will be evaluated. The study enrolls 148 participants (74 per arm) with equal representation of facial and body surgery patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
. Male or female, aged \> 18 years old
. In good general health as evidenced by medical history
. Patients presenting to the plastic surgery department at Cedars Sinai for facial or body plastic surgery
. Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in FACE-Q and Body Metrics Questionnaire Score

Timeframe: From baseline (POD0) to postoperative day 10 (POD10)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07676643

SponsorElixir MD Inc

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

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