Laser therapy for breastbone healing after heart surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of laser therapy to help heal the breastbone (sternum) after heart surgery when it hasn't healed properly. It looks at whether aiming the laser from above or below the breastbone works better for recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old (any gender).
- Your breastbone (sternum) must be unstable after surgery, meaning it didn't heal properly.
- You need to be medically stable, with normal blood oxygen levels and without serious heart or kidney problems.
- You cannot have certain other health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, or chronic lung disease.
- You must be able to understand and agree to the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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