Clinical trials
Light clinical trials
Below are recruiting light clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 277 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06339190Recruiting
Testing blood and voice for early dementia diagnosis
This study uses a simple blood test (neurofilament light chain) and a voice recording analysis to see if they can help diagnose dementia earlier. Researchers want to see if these markers can reliably detect brain changes in people with memory or thinking problems.
Box Hill, VictoriaAges 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+ - NCT06455748Recruiting
Daratumumab combo for new AL amyloidosis
This trial tests a combination of three drugs — daratumumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone — for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. The goal is to see if this treatment helps reduce the abnormal proteins and improve organ function.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06468566Recruiting
New imaging test for breast lumps using sound and light
This study tests a new kind of imaging that uses sound waves and light to tell if a breast lump is benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). It could help avoid unnecessary biopsies.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–85 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06506253Recruiting
Massage for generalized anxiety: brain imaging and response
This study tests if massage therapy can help people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and uses brain scans to see how it works. You may join if you have GAD, are not on certain medications or are stable on them, and can lie face down or face up for an hour.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–64 - NCT06533072Recruiting
Infrared LED light for wound healing
This study tests whether a special infrared LED light can help heal wounds. It is for adults without chronic illnesses who have a wound that is healing normally.
Erzurum, StateAges 18–65 - NCT06557369Recruiting
New light therapy for intermediate age-related macular degeneration
This trial tests a new light-based treatment for intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye condition that can lead to vision loss. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps slow down the disease.
BergamoAges 50 years+ - NCT06565065Recruiting
Boost your immune system with gentle bodywork
This study tests whether a gentle hands-on technique called lymphatic osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can help improve immune function in healthy adults. You would attend three visits where we do the treatment, take blood samples, and ask you to avoid certain activities beforehand.
Pomona, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT06577311RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for facial skin cancer (SCCis)
This study tests a light-activated treatment (photodynamic therapy) for a very early form of skin cancer on the face. It may offer an alternative to surgery.
Aventura, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06613971Recruiting
Eye test for early signs of dementia
This trial uses a special eye scan to look for changes that might be linked to dementia. It is a simple, non-invasive test that could help find dementia earlier.
Coconut Creek, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06663839RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NILK-2301 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called NILK-2301 for people with colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It is for those who have already tried at least one other treatment and have relatively small tumors.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06668194Recruiting
Teeth straightening: how much force is best?
This trial tests different force levels to move canine teeth after premolar extraction in teens. Results may help orthodontists choose the best force for faster, safer tooth movement.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 11–16 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06756633Recruiting
Breathing and movement study for neuromuscular disease
This study looks at breathing, chest and belly movement, and exercise ability in people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or Spinal Muscular Atrophy, as well as healthy people. The goal is to compare these functions to help understand how these diseases affect the body.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 5–15
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for light?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 277 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.