Clinical trials
Photobiomodulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting photobiomodulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 82 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06426251Recruiting
Light therapy for knee replacement recovery
This trial tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help reduce pain and speed healing after total knee replacement. If you're having knee replacement and don't have complications like infection or open wounds, you may be eligible.
HsinchuAges 20 years+ - NCT07835399Recruiting
Light therapy for mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests if shining a special light through the scalp and nose can help people with mild memory or thinking problems. It aims to slow down memory decline and improve daily life.
BeijingAges 50–85 - NCT07810699Recruiting
Laser or LED light for moving upper canine teeth
This study compares two types of light therapy, laser and LED, to see which one helps move your upper canine teeth faster and more comfortably during orthodontic treatment. It may help reduce treatment time and pain.
Can ThoAges 15–40 - NCT07798960RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether shining a special light on diabetic foot ulcers can help them heal faster. It aims to find out if the treatment is safe and effective.
Teresina, PiauíAges 18 years+ - NCT06639009Recruiting
Laser treatment for better mouth opening in oral fibrosis
This study tests if a special laser therapy (photobiomodulation) helps people with oral submucous fibrosis open their mouths wider. It's for people who haven't had other treatments for this condition in the last three months.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–99 - NCT07661667Enrolling by invitation
Laser therapy for nerve damage from anti-MAG antibodies
This study tests whether a specific type of light therapy (photobiomodulation) can improve symptoms of nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by anti-MAG antibodies. If you have this condition, this trial might offer a new way to manage your symptoms.
QuimperAges 18 years+ - NCT07651787Recruiting
Light Therapy for Early Memory Problems
This study tests whether light therapy can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive changes. Researchers will use light exposure to see if it supports brain health in people with signs of blood vessel disease in the brain.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 55–95 - NCT07543328Recruiting
Light therapy added to antidepressants for depression with body symptoms
This study tests whether a special light treatment applied to the scalp (transcranial photobiomodulation) can help people with depression who aren't getting better with antidepressants alone. The light therapy is added to your current medication to see if it reduces both mood symptoms and physical complaints like pain or fatigue.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT07476209Recruiting
Salivary gland procedure vs light therapy for dry mouth from radiation
This trial compares two treatments—a salivary gland procedure (sialendoscopy) and a light therapy (photobiomodulation)—to prevent dry mouth caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are about to start radiation and meet the dose limits, you may be eligible.
AlexandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07453927Recruiting
Blue light to help heal burn donor sites
This trial tests if blue light therapy can help donor site wounds heal faster in adults with serious burns that need surgery. It compares the healing of two donor sites on the same patient.
Cesena, Forlì-CesenaAges 18 years+ - NCT07446517Recruiting
Laser therapy for knee or heel pain in young athletes
This study tests if low-level laser therapy can help teenagers with Osgood-Schlatter knee pain or Sever heel pain. It aims to reduce pain from sports, so you can keep playing.
Gdansk, PomeranianAges 10–17 - NCT07387978Recruiting
Laser therapy to prevent mouth sores during radiation for oral cancer
This trial tests if low-level laser therapy can reduce painful mouth ulcers caused by radiation treatment for oral cancer. It may help you keep your mouth healthier during therapy.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07307885Enrolling by invitation
Light therapy for bedsores in intensive care
This trial tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) helps heal stage II pressure ulcers (bedsores) more effectively in patients who are staying in the intensive care unit for at least two weeks. It is designed for people with stable health and normal blood levels.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07278999Recruiting
Light therapy and clobetasol for oral lichen planus
This trial tests two light-based treatments (photobiomodulation and photodynamic therapy) and a steroid cream (clobetasol) for painful oral lichen planus. The goal is to see which treatment works best to reduce mouth sores and discomfort.
Zabrze, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 20–70 - NCT07287527Recruiting
Light therapy for memory and brain health
This study tests whether a type of light therapy called photobiomodulation can improve brain connections and thinking abilities in people with mild memory problems.
IstanbulAges 55 years+ - NCT07271927Recruiting
Light therapy for Parkinson's motor and thinking changes
This study tests whether shining light on the whole body (photobiomodulation) can help with movement and thinking problems in Parkinson's disease. It is for people in early to moderate stages who can walk independently.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges 40 years+ - NCT07224607Recruiting
Light therapy for early Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a type of light therapy (called transcranial photobiomodulation) to see if it can help people with early-stage Alzheimer's. It involves coming to Cedars-Sinai for weekly sessions over a period of time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 55–89 - NCT07224646Recruiting
Light therapy for professional soccer players during a championship
This trial tests if a type of light therapy (called photobiomodulation) on the whole body can help professional soccer players recover faster and perform better during a championship. It involves 8 weeks of sessions alongside your regular training.
Porto Feliz, São PauloAges 18–35 - NCT07169357Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Light therapy and gel for gum healing after surgery
This trial tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation therapy) combined with a hyaluronic acid gel can help your gums heal better after a gum reduction procedure. It may be a good option if you have swollen gums from long-term inflammation and are looking for a way to improve healing.
BeirutAges 18–40 - NCT07145489Recruiting
Infrared light therapy for seizures
This trial tests whether shining a special infrared light on the scalp can reduce seizures in adults with epilepsy that is not controlled by standard medications. You would receive the light treatments and keep a diary of your seizures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07133893Recruiting
Light therapy for moderate anxiety
This study tests a non-invasive light therapy (tPBM) that shines near-infrared light on the head to help with anxiety. It's for people with moderate anxiety and no major depression.
Austin, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT06995443Recruiting
Can light therapy help 'chemo brain' after breast cancer?
This study tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help improve the 'chemo brain' – memory and thinking problems – that some women experience after breast cancer chemotherapy. If you've had memory issues since chemo and finished treatment within the past year, you may be able to join.
ValenciennesAges Any age - NCT06956404Recruiting
Light therapy for older adults with traumatic brain injury
This study tests whether a painless light therapy applied to the head can help older adults (55-85) who had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury 1-2 years ago. It aims to see if the treatment improves thinking and memory.
New York, New YorkAges 55–85 - NCT06834685Recruiting
Laser therapy for nerve pain after chemotherapy
This study tests a special laser treatment (photobiomodulation) to reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. If you have had nerve pain for at least 3 months after chemo and can attend twice-weekly sessions, this may help ease your pain.
Mougins, Alpes MaritimesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for photobiomodulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 82 recruiting photobiomodulation 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 photobiomodulation 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 photobiomodulation 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.