Light therapy after heart bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if shining a special light on the leg wound after heart bypass surgery can help it heal better. It is for people having a planned (not emergency) heart bypass using a vein from the leg.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) heart bypass surgery.
- You will have a vein taken from your leg to use as a new blood vessel for your heart.
- You are able to understand the study procedures and give written consent.
- You do not have severe leg artery disease, active leg infections, or previous leg surgery that would stop the vein from being used.
- You are not participating in other interventional trials that could affect this study.
- Your skin should not be highly pigmented or overly sensitive, as this may affect the light treatment.
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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