Clinical trials
Light clinical trials
Below are recruiting light clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 270 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06859866Recruiting
Light therapy for gum disease around dental implants
This trial tests whether a special light treatment (photodynamic therapy) you can use at home can help reduce inflammation around dental implants (peri-implant mucositis). It's designed for people with early gum problems around implants, before they get worse.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06802367Recruiting
Hospital environment and your stay
This study looks at how the hospital environment affects patients during a stay of at least two nights. It tests simple devices that may help understand your surroundings while you recover.
Leicester, LeicesterAges 18 years+ - NCT06797219Recruiting
Light therapy device study for newborns with severe brain bleeding
This trial tests a light therapy device in newborns who had a severe form of brain bleeding (intraventricular hemorrhage grade 3 or 4) within the first month of life. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment may help improve recovery.
Newark, New JerseyAges birth–1 month - NCT04946916Recruiting
Testing blood/brain marker levels and thinking problems in psychiatric illness
This study looks at neurofilament light (a brain/nerve injury marker) and how it relates to thinking and memory problems in people with certain psychiatric conditions. It may help researchers understand brain changes and cognitive impairment, which could guide better diagnosis in the future.
BronAges 45–80 - NCT06780358Enrolling by invitation
AI-assisted camera for bladder cancer detection
This trial tests whether an AI-powered camera system helps find bladder cancer better than a standard camera during a cystoscopy. If you are an adult with suspected new or returning bladder cancer, you may be able to join.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06780150Recruiting
Ocrelizumab effects on nerve health and satisfaction in MS
This study looks at how ocrelizumab treatment affects a nerve health marker called neurofilament light chain (NfL) and how satisfied you are with the treatment. It may help doctors understand if this medicine works well for people with multiple sclerosis.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06768489RecruitingPhase 1
Combination therapy for multiple myeloma and related conditions
This trial tests a new drug combined with other medicines for people with multiple myeloma, a related condition called AL amyloidosis, or high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06743373Recruiting
Cannabis and sleep in young adults
This study looks at how cannabis affects sleep, daily rhythms, and sensitivity to light in young adults. You would either stop using cannabis for 4 weeks (if you are a regular user) or serve as a non-user control, to compare sleep patterns.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT06735014Recruiting
ALS imaging study to track disease progression
This study uses MRI brain scans to understand how ALS affects the brain over time. It may help researchers develop better ways to measure the disease.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06731881Recruiting
Light therapy to prevent infections after sinus or nose surgery
This study tests if a special light therapy can help prevent infections after sinus or nose surgeries. The treatment is given in addition to standard care and might lower the chance of needing more antibiotics.
London, LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT06709339RecruitingPhase 4
Study of faricimab for Caucasian patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
This trial tests a drug called faricimab for a type of wet age-related macular degeneration called polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). It aims to see if the drug is safe, works well, and how long the effects last in patients who have not been treated before.
MilanAges 50–90 - NCT06645860Recruiting
Smart treatment for painless cavities in baby teeth
This study tests a special treatment (SMART) for cavities in baby teeth that don’t hurt. It uses different materials to fix the holes, and may help avoid more complex procedures.
Çanakkale, KepezAges 4–9 - NCT06694441Recruiting
Sleep, brain chemicals, and memory in older adults with insomnia
This study looks at how a brain chemical called norepinephrine affects sleep and thinking in older adults with insomnia. You may join if you are 55+, have insomnia, and are generally healthy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT06678880Recruiting
Sleep and light for mood during menopause
This study tests a program that combines better sleep habits with timed bright light exposure to help improve mood in women going through menopause. It may help reduce the sad or hopeless feelings that often come with this transition.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT06650358Enrolling by invitation
Outcomes for patients with LAL+ lens implants
This study looks at how the LAL+ lens implant performs in people who have had cataract surgery in both eyes and have completed light adjustments for the LAL+ lens. It aims to gather information on vision results and safety.
Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06618807Recruiting
Infrared light for memory loss in mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether shining a gentle infrared light on the head can help people with mild memory loss (MCI) improve their thinking and memory. It is designed for those who have mild cognitive impairment due to early Alzheimer's disease.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50 years+ - NCT06623201RecruitingPhase 1
Light therapy and sonidegib for multiple BCC
This trial tests a combination of blue-light therapy (a type of photodynamic therapy) and an oral medication called sonidegib for people with multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). It may be an option if you have several BCCs that are not suitable for surgery or radiation, or if you prefer not to have surgery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06567886Recruiting
Fibromyalgia Sleep Study: A to ZZZ
This study tests a sleep program for people with fibromyalgia. You can join from home through video calls, and the goal is to see if better sleep helps with fibromyalgia symptoms.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06505447Recruiting
Sleep study for kids in the PICU
This study looks at how sleep and body rhythms are affected when a child is in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It may help doctors find ways to improve sleep for children who are in the hospital.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 3–6 - NCT06477796Recruiting
Improving sleep in veterans with TBI and sleep problems
This study tests a new way to help Veterans with both a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and sleep problems get better rest. If you are a Veteran with sleep trouble and a history of TBI, this program may help improve your sleep without needing extra medication.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT06471374Recruiting
Circadian rhythm in delayed sleep-wake phase disorder
This study looks at how your body's internal clock works in people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, especially those living at high altitudes. It aims to understand the causes of this sleep problem and may help find better treatments.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 16–40 - NCT04521972Recruiting
Testing how room light affects labor and uterine contractions
This study looks at whether changing the light you’re exposed to (using blue-filter glasses and adjusting lighting) changes uterine contractions and how labor progresses. You’d also track your lighting and use a home monitor that measures contraction activity.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 18–42 - NCT06382324Recruiting
Mindfulness for knee recovery after ACL surgery
This study tests whether practicing mindfulness within the first month after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery can help with your mental well-being during recovery. You'll learn techniques to stay calm and focused.
Keelung, TaiwanAges Any age - NCT06371300Recruiting
Red vs Blue Light for Dry Eye With Mites
This study tests whether a special light (photobiomodulation) using red or blue light can help people with dry eye that is caused by both blocked oil glands and tiny eyelash mites. You'd receive 3 treatments, and we'd check how your eyes feel for a month after.
AucklandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for light?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 270 recruiting light studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a light trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a light trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.