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
- NCT07661966Recruiting
Bright light therapy for melanoma or lung cancer patients starting immunotherapy
This study tests if daily bright light therapy can help people with advanced melanoma or lung cancer feel better during their first immunotherapy treatment. The light box is used at home for a short time each morning.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06717048Recruiting
Finding the best red light therapy for myopia in children
This study tests whether a special red light therapy can help slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children. It compares different amounts of light and how often it is used to find the best way to keep myopia from getting worse.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 8–10 - NCT07601841Recruiting
Light therapy to improve sleep after brain injury
This study tests whether light therapy can help people sleep better after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers will use MRI brain scans and sleep tracking to see if light therapy changes how your brain clears toxins during sleep.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT05423275Recruiting
Light treatment to help you stop antidepressants safely
This study tests whether a “light and ion” treatment can help people with major depression (MDD) who are doing well on antidepressants safely reduce or stop them. You must be in remission and be willing to discontinue for reasons like side effects or personal preference.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–65 - NCT06753773Recruiting
Red light therapy for short-term eye changes
This study tests if red light therapy can cause short-term changes in the back of the eye (the choroid and retina) in people with mild to moderate nearsightedness (myopia). It may help researchers understand if this therapy could be used to slow down or improve nearsightedness.
Hong KongAges 18–40 - NCT07517484Recruiting
Light exposure during anesthesia recovery study
This study explores how light exposure during and after anesthesia may affect your recovery, sleep quality, and comfort. Researchers want to understand if light timing can improve how you feel after surgery.
BeijingAges 18–64 - NCT07508215Recruiting
Bright light therapy for memory problems in depression
This study tests whether daily bright light therapy can improve thinking and memory in people with major depression. You would continue your regular antidepressant and add 30-60 minutes of light box use each morning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07476053Recruiting
How light exposure affects migraine and sleep
This study looks at how office lighting and sleep quality affect migraine. You'll track your headaches and light exposure. The goal is to find ways to improve sleep and reduce migraine attacks.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07462637Recruiting
Light therapy for depression in unipolar and bipolar disorder
This study tests how well light therapy works for moderate to severe depression in people with or without bipolar disorder. It includes a possible MRI brain scan to understand how light affects the brain. You must not have certain eye conditions or high suicide risk.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT07424703Recruiting
Bright Light Therapy for Teen Scoliosis
This study tests whether using a special bright light device at certain times of day can help improve spine curvature in teenagers with scoliosis. It is for adolescents who are night owls and have mild to moderate scoliosis.
Zhejiang, ZhejiangAges 10–15 - NCT07364929Recruiting
Glaucoma and its effects on sleep, mood, and thinking
This study looks at how glaucoma affects your body's natural light sensing, which can impact sleep, alertness, mood, and memory. Researchers compare people with glaucoma to healthy volunteers to understand these effects better.
SingaporeAges 45–75 - NCT07369804Recruiting
Red-light therapy for myopia in adults
This study tests whether a special red-light device can safely slow or stop nearsightedness from getting worse in adults. You'll use the light at home for a few minutes each day, and the team will check your vision over time.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–50 - NCT07343635Recruiting
Anti-inflammatory therapy with yellow light for rosacea
This trial tests a combination of an anti-inflammatory gel (Hirudoid), yellow light therapy, and two oral medications (tofacitinib and doxycycline) for Chinese adults with mild to moderate rosacea that causes redness and visible blood vessels. The goal is to see if this approach reduces symptoms safely.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07332988Enrolling by invitation
Light therapy for dry eyes in Graves' disease
This trial tests if low-level light therapy can improve dry eye symptoms in people with Graves' disease whose dry eyes haven't gotten better with standard treatments like artificial tears.
Iași, IaşiAges 18 years+ - NCT07323121Recruiting
Flickering light therapy for sleep problems in Parkinson's
This study tests whether a special flickering light (40 Hz) can help improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be exposed to the light at home, and researchers will track changes in sleep quality.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–75 - NCT07298382Recruiting
Beem's blue light therapy for skin health
This trial tests if a blue light therapy device can improve your skin health. It is a simple, at-home study for people who want to see how their skin responds to light treatment.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT07266116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TQB2934 injection for light chain amyloidosis
This trial tests a new injectable drug called TQB2934 for people with systemic light chain amyloidosis. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those whose disease has come back or gotten worse after previous treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07245303Recruiting
How Light Affects Pain in Chronic Pain
This study looks at how different kinds of light might change pain levels in people with chronic widespread pain, like fibromyalgia. By using brain scans (MRI), researchers hope to find new ways to manage pain without medication.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07233837Recruiting
Cleaning ICU surfaces with hydrogen peroxide and UV light
This trial tests a new way to clean surfaces in intensive care units (ICUs) using hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet (UV) light. It aims to see if this method reduces infections in patients.
Barbalha, CearáAges 18 years+ - NCT05775328Recruiting
Laser-like light treatment for excess hair in PCOS and gender dysphoria
This trial tests “intense pulsed light” (a light-based treatment) to reduce unwanted facial or body hair. It may help people who have excess hair due to PCOS and who have been evaluated for gender dysphoria, if it’s safe for their skin and hair type.
Umeå, Västerbotten CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06916260Recruiting
Light therapy study for people with Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether light therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will receive light therapy sessions and have their symptoms checked before, after, and three months later.
Newark, DelawareAges 50–80 - NCT07215494Recruiting
AL Amyloidosis: Testing for Hidden Disease After Transplant
This study looks for 'minimal residual disease' (tiny traces of amyloid after treatment) in people with AL amyloidosis who have had a stem cell transplant. It helps doctors understand if more treatment is needed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06922409Recruiting
Light therapy for stroke recovery in rehabilitation
This trial tests whether exposure to naturalistic light can help reduce fatigue and depression after a stroke. It is designed for patients in a rehabilitation unit who are able to communicate and cooperate with simple physical exams.
Glostrup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07207200Recruiting
Morning light therapy for ulcerative colitis
This study tests whether morning light therapy can help reduce inflammation in people with ulcerative colitis. It may be an option if you have active inflammation and can attend light sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 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.