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Photo-biomodulation Therapy for Pain Relief After Caesarean Section

Pain

C-sections may result in a lot of pain that is distressing to the mother, and can impact bonding with the baby. Although there are medications used to treat strong pain, they are not good to use after C-sections because they can affect the baby. There is a need for a pain management option that can reduce the use of medications. The investigators are testing the effects of a combined light and laser device (photo-biomodulation therapy; PBMT), used on the wound twice daily, with respect to pain right after surgery, and pain that lasts longer than 6 weeks after surgery.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    FEMALE

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women aged ≥18 years with planned C-Section under spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not willing
* Language barrier or cannot communicate in English.
* History of chronic ongoing pain needing daily opioid medications
* High risk or twin/multiple pregnancy
* C-Section planned under a general anesthetic.

Study Location

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Harsha Shanthanna, MD

[email protected]
905-522-1155
Study Sponsored By
McMaster University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05738239