ELIXIR MDTM Satisfaction Clinical Trial (NCT07676643)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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 join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).
Location: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient under 18 years of age
- Blepharoplasty (the need for protective eyewear makes it impossible to include this surgery)
- Antecedent of carcinoma, pregnancy, epilepsy, and thyroid conditions
- Antecedent of photosensitive disease such as Lupus, porphyria, xeroderma pigmentosum
- Patient taking medications that cause photosensitivity, including: Chlorpromazine (unless not taken within last 8 days), Griseofulvin (unless not taken within last 5 days), Isotretinoin (unless not taken within last 6 months), Tetracyclines (unless not taken within last 5 days), Methotrexate (unless not taken within last 3 days), Amiodarone (at physician's discretion), Hydroquinone (unless not taken within last 2 weeks)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.