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
- NCT07002554Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Bright light therapy for older adults with depression in the hospital
This study tests whether bright light therapy helps reduce depression in adults aged 60 and older who are hospitalized for depression. If you are currently staying on the Senior Care Unit at MUSC and have a depression diagnosis, this treatment might be an option for you.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT06973759Recruiting
Bright light therapy for teens with depression who are night owls
This study tests whether bright light therapy in the morning can help Chinese teenagers with depression who tend to stay up late and feel more energetic in the evening. It aims to see if adjusting your body clock with light can improve mood.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 12–19 - NCT06832007Recruiting
Light therapy for recovery from opioid use disorder
This study tests whether a special light device used at home can improve recovery in people being treated for opioid use disorder. It looks at how light might help with sleep, mood, and overall well-being.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT06631339Recruiting
Light therapy to prevent and control nearsightedness in kids
This study tests if optimizing daily light exposure can prevent or slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children. It involves wearing a light-tracking device and spending time in specially lit classrooms.
SingaporeAges 7–10 - NCT06304389Recruiting
Blue light therapy for epilepsy with vagus nerve stimulation
This trial tests if blue light exposure can improve the effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in people with epilepsy that is hard to control. It also includes some healthy volunteers for comparison. The goal is to find new ways to make VNS work better.
Woluwe-Saint-LambertAges 18–60 - NCT06399900Recruiting
Light therapy plus exercise for better walking with PAD
This study tests whether adding light therapy to a walking program helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk further and feel better. You'll receive either light therapy or a placebo light while doing a supervised exercise program.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT05340881Recruiting
Light exposure program for young survivors of childhood brain tumors
This trial studies whether a structured light-exposure routine can improve symptoms like fatigue and how survivors feel day to day. It is aimed at children and teens who have recovered from a non–high-risk type of brain tumor and have mild to moderate fatigue.
Houston, TexasAges 10–18 - NCT06252571RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin and light therapy for idiopathic hypersomnia
This trial tests whether taking melatonin at night and using a bright light therapy device in the morning can improve excessive daytime sleepiness in people with idiopathic hypersomnia. It is a double-blind study, meaning neither you nor the doctors will know if you are getting the real treatment or a placebo.
StrasbourgAges 18–40 - NCT05616819Recruiting
Morning light program to improve mood in some service members
This study tests whether getting morning light exposure can improve mood for service members who currently have mild or more depression symptoms. You’d follow a plan for morning light over about 6 weeks, and the researchers check changes in mood.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–60 - NCT05807178Recruiting
Light treatment to stabilize sleep-wake rhythm in ICU delirium
This trial tests whether controlled bright light in the ICU can improve confusion and the sleep-wake rhythm in adults who develop delirium. If it works, it may help patients become more clear-minded sooner while they recover in intensive care.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05260177Recruiting
40 Hz light therapy for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s
This study tests whether a non-invasive 40 Hz light therapy system can help people with early Alzheimer’s. You’ll likely use the device at home and wear a small activity monitor, while doing memory and thinking tests.
RoskildeAges 40 years+ - NCT05171894RecruitingPhase 2
Test of lower light dose for port-wine birthmarks
This Phase 2 study tests whether using a lower light dose during a treatment called Hemoporfin PDT can safely shrink port-wine birthmarks (PWB). It aims to find a dose that works well while causing fewer side effects.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07873151Enrolling by invitation
Voice-activated call light for limited arm mobility
This study tests a voice-activated call light system that lets people with limited arm movement call for help by speaking. It aims to make it easier and safer for clients to get assistance.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT07874152Recruiting
Better detection of polyp regrowth after removal
This trial tests advanced imaging techniques during follow-up colonoscopy to better detect if a removed polyp has regrown. It aims to improve how doctors spot potential recurrences at the scar site.
Granada, GranadaAges 18 years+ - NCT05596474Recruiting
Beetroot juice and light therapy for muscle tiredness
This study tests whether drinking beetroot juice and using a special light on your arm can help reduce muscle tiredness during exercise. It might make your workouts feel easier.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06376214Recruiting
Daratumumab for newly diagnosed light chain amyloidosis
This trial tests the drug daratumumab in people newly diagnosed with light chain amyloidosis that affects the heart, kidney, or liver. The goal is to see if daratumumab can help control the disease. Eligibility depends on your disease stage and overall health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05177055Recruiting
Sleep program for delayed sleep timing with mental health symptoms
This study offers a sleep-focused program to people whose sleep schedule is significantly shifted later than desired (delayed sleep phase disorder) along with moderate to severe mental health symptoms. It aims to see if treatment for the sleep problem can help in people already getting psychiatric care.
Bergen, TertnesAges 18–80 - NCT07841470RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Corneal crosslinking for progressive keratoconus or corneal ectasia
This study tests a procedure called corneal crosslinking to slow or stop the progression of keratoconus or corneal ectasia. It might help keep your cornea stable and prevent further vision loss.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 10–90 - NCT07810504Recruiting
Laser and solution combo for female hair loss
This study tests a combination of a scalp solution and LED light therapy to treat androgenic alopecia (female pattern hair loss). The goal is to see if the two treatments together can help regrow hair and improve scalp health.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 35–55 - NCT07775183Recruiting
Balance training with visual targets for fall prevention
This study tests a balance training program that uses visual targets. It aims to see if this training helps improve balance, daily function, and reduce fear of falling in people who have had a fall recently.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–95 - NCT07744711Enrolling by invitation
Testing a light therapy app on an iPad
This study tests an iPad app that provides light therapy, which may help with conditions like seasonal depression or sleep problems. You will use the app for a period of time, and you may also choose to provide blood samples for a biomarker sub-study.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07747662Enrolling by invitation
Eye imaging study for early geographic atrophy
This study uses special eye imaging to look closely at areas of damage in the back of the eye (geographic atrophy) caused by age-related macular degeneration. It will help doctors understand early-stage disease better and may guide future treatments.
Madison, WisconsinAges 50 years+ - NCT05832723Recruiting
Red light eye therapy for children with mild focusing error
This study tests whether low-intensity red light at 650 nm can help children and teens with mild problems focusing their eyes. It is designed to see if the treatment is safe and useful for the right type of refractive error.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 7–18 - NCT06655129Recruiting
Intense pulsed light for hair, acne, redness, or spots
This trial tests a light-based device (IPL) to treat unwanted hair, acne, redness (rosacea), or age spots. It may help if you are an adult with one of these skin concerns and have a lighter skin type (not very dark). The treatment is quick and gentle, with little downtime.
AuxerreAges 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.