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
- NCT07509177Recruiting
Infrared light therapy for stress in epilepsy
This trial tests if infrared light therapy can help reduce stress in people with epilepsy. You would wear a ring to track your sleep and activity, and attend 45 light therapy sessions over several months.
North Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07496918RecruitingPhase 2
Brain effects of light and sound stimulation at 40 Hz
This study tests whether special lights and sounds (at a specific 'gamma' frequency) can safely affect brain activity. It is an early trial looking at how the brain responds to these gentle sensory stimulations.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT07474883RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Timolol eye drops for red marks after acne
This trial tests if timolol eye drops, applied to the skin, can reduce red marks left by acne. It may be an option for people with acne-related redness who haven't responded to other treatments.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 12 years+ - NCT07458516Recruiting
Observing eye disease progression in type 2 diabetes
This study closely follows people with type 2 diabetes who have early signs of diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina from diabetes) to see how the condition changes over time. It does not test a new treatment but monitors the eye's health closely. It may be a good fit if you have diabetic retinopathy that does not need immediate treatment.
CoimbraAges 35–80 - NCT07457749RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Comparing two tooth-colored fillings for back teeth cavities
This study tests a new self-hardening filling material against a light-activated bioactive filling for cavities between back teeth. The goal is to see which material works better and lasts longer.
Cairo, El Sherouk CityAges 18–47 - NCT06807060Recruiting
Lifestyle program to boost quality of life for older adults
This trial tests a simple program to help older adults improve their daily wellbeing. It is designed for people age 70+ who live alone and get little or no help at home.
GothenburgAges 70 years+ - NCT07440355Enrolling by invitation
Light therapy for postpartum depression and baby development
This study looks at how light therapy for mothers with postpartum depression might affect their baby's development. It involves babies born to mothers who are already part of a larger postpartum depression treatment study.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges Any age - NCT07427537Recruiting
Studying nerve damage from chemotherapy in colorectal and lung cancer patients
This study looks for small molecules in the blood that might predict nerve damage caused by certain chemotherapies. If you have colorectal or lung cancer and are starting a specific chemo plan, this trial could help researchers understand why some people get nerve problems and others don't.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06243016Recruiting
Breaking sitting with high-intensity exercise for brain health
This study tests whether breaking up long periods of sitting with short bursts of high-intensity exercise can improve brain health. It is for people who are sedentary and not very active but otherwise generally healthy.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 40–75 - NCT07425119Recruiting
Quit smoking trial for people who smoke a little each day
This study tests a text message program to help people who smoke 1-10 cigarettes most days but not daily quit. It uses cues and reminders sent to your phone to support your quit attempt.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07420205RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep health study for U.S. Marines
This study looks at the sleep health of active-duty U.S. Marines. If you join, researchers will check your sleep patterns and may offer ways to improve your rest.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07417410Recruiting
Diabetes eye disease risk study
This study looks back at medical records of people with type 2 diabetes to understand how diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) progresses and when treatment is needed. It may help doctors better predict risks and guide future care.
Portugal, Coimbra DistrictAges 35–90 - NCT06797284Recruiting
Light, electrical, and magnetic therapy for sleep issues
This study tests if light, electrical, or magnetic treatments can help people with insomnia, narcolepsy, or REM sleep behavior disorder improve their sleep-wake problems. It compares these gentle brain stimulation methods to understand which works best.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 8–75 - NCT07397754Recruiting
Salty condiments study for blood pressure health
This study tests whether specially designed salty condiments can help manage blood pressure. If your blood pressure is mildly high and you’re not on medication for it, you might be a good fit.
SingaporeAges 50–75 - NCT07391852Recruiting
Light therapy for better sleep in young children
This study looks at whether adjusting a child's light exposure during the day can help them fall asleep earlier at night. It tests if changing the timing of light (like morning or afternoon) improves bedtime and restfulness.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 5 years–6.9 years - NCT07388602RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis
This trial tests a new drug (SCTC21C) combined with three standard chemotherapy medicines for people who have just been diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. The goal is to see if adding the new drug helps reduce the abnormal protein deposits better than the standard treatment alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07353216Recruiting
Testing ofatumumab for relapsing multiple sclerosis
This trial tests if ofatumumab can help people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) by measuring its effect on nerve damage markers in the blood. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for controlling relapses and slowing disease activity.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06851234Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment for head injuries in MMA fighters
This trial tests if osteopathic manipulative treatment (a gentle hands-on therapy) helps mixed martial artists recover from head injuries. Part 1 studies how head injuries happen during fights; Part 2 offers the treatment to fighters who get a head injury.
Greenvale, New YorkAges 18–50 - NCT07346014Recruiting
Sleep therapy for college students at risk of suicide
This study tests if improving sleep can help college students who are already getting mental health treatment for suicidal thoughts. You will try light therapy or sleep schedule changes to see if it reduces suicide risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT07329712Recruiting
Light therapy for dry eye: tear protein study
This trial tests whether low-level light therapy can improve dry eye disease by measuring changes in tear proteins. It may help people with chronic dry eye who are interested in a non-drug treatment.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT07329283Recruiting
Nighttime nutrition and sleep health study
This study looks at how eating at night affects your sleep and body clock. You will spend two nights in a sleep lab to test the effects of a small meal before bed.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–35 - NCT06867692Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for kids with mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests if aerobic exercise helps kids with mild cognitive impairment do better at two tasks at once and improve their motor skills. It could help your child think and move more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 7–12 - NCT06866522Recruiting
Light reflection on skin for whole-body light therapy
This study tests a special light therapy applied to the whole body to see how light bounces off different skin areas. It may help future treatments that use light for healing or pain relief.
São Carlos, São PauloAges 18–30 - NCT07311889Enrolling by invitation
Patient satisfaction with ELIXIR MD during plastic surgery recovery
This study looks at how satisfied patients are with their recovery after plastic surgery when the ELIXIR MD device is used. It aims to understand if this device helps improve the recovery experience.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 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.