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
- NCT06239818Recruiting
Light therapy for concussion recovery in teens
This trial tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help teenagers recover faster from a sports-related concussion. If you qualify, you will receive the light treatment in addition to your usual care, and researchers will track your symptoms and thinking skills over time.
Houston, TexasAges 13–18 - NCT06708754Recruiting
Light therapy for radiation side effects in head and neck cancer
This study tests if a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help reduce tissue stiffness and swelling caused by radiation for head and neck cancer. It may be an option if you finished radiation in the last 3 years and have moderate to severe scarring or swelling.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06691269Recruiting
Light therapy for pain-free dental care in kids
This study tests a special light therapy called photobiomodulation to see if it can reduce pain during routine dental care in children. It may offer a safe, non-drug way to help kids feel more comfortable at the dentist.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 6–12 - NCT06660212Recruiting
Pelvic health rehab study for women with pain
This study tests whether biomodulation therapy combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation can help women with certain types of pelvic pain. It is for premenopausal women who were born female and are experiencing provoked vestibulodynia (pain at the vaginal opening) with or without vaginismus (tightness).
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06347926Recruiting
Light therapy for menopause symptoms in breast cancer
This study tests a light-based treatment (photobiomodulation) to see if it improves sexual quality of life for women with breast cancer who have menopause-related vaginal symptoms that the usual moisturizers did not relieve.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT05802680Recruiting
Near-infrared light study for brain effects in adults
This study tests how non-invasive near-infrared light may affect brain function. You may be able to join if you’re an adult, since there are no other listed eligibility restrictions.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05675930RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for mouth GVHD after a stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study tests a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) to improve oral graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. It may help people whose mouth symptoms have not improved with at least one prior treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 years+ - NCT05335434Recruiting
Light therapy to help prevent mouth sores during stem cell transplant
This trial tests a type of light treatment (photobiomodulation) placed in the mouth to help prevent painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in adults getting a stem cell transplant. It may help reduce mouth discomfort and complications during transplant recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05763706Recruiting
Laser treatment for nerve pain after chemotherapy
This trial looks at whether light (photobiomodulation) and laser-like therapy can reduce nerve pain in people who developed neuropathy after chemotherapy. If you match the chemotherapy and language requirements, you may be screened to see if this treatment is safe and helpful for your symptoms.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05165056Recruiting
Light therapy to prevent vaginal side effects from radiation
This study tests whether photobiomodulation (a light-based therapy) can help prevent and lessen vaginal problems caused by radiation for endometrial cancer. If you get radiation to the pelvis, the trial aims to improve comfort and reduce tightening or damage over time.
Genk, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05177289Recruiting
Light therapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy
This study tests whether photobiomodulation (a specific light therapy) can prevent or reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy. It may help you keep more hair or grow hair back sooner while you’re getting treatment.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07865325Enrolling by invitation
Light therapy for knee pain in teenage girls
This study tests whether a special light treatment can reduce knee pain in teenage girls. If it works, it could offer a drug-free way to ease discomfort and help you move more comfortably.
AmmanAges 14–18 - NCT07799857Recruiting
Light therapy for pelvic pain registry
This study tracks people getting light therapy inside the vagina for chronic pelvic pain. It helps doctors learn if this treatment works and who it helps most.
Melbourne, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05650359Recruiting
Light therapy study for braces alignment in adults
This trial studies whether Orthopulse light therapy (a form of light treatment) can help during orthodontic treatment with fixed braces. It’s for adults who need braces for crowded front lower teeth, and it will compare outcomes during the alignment phase.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07637084Recruiting
Light therapy for chronic pain and fatigue in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
This trial tests whether a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation can reduce chronic pain and fatigue in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), a genetic condition affecting connective tissue. The light is applied to the skin and may help cells produce energy and reduce inflammation.
Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06763419Recruiting
Light therapy for jaw joint pain
This trial tests if a non-invasive light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain and clicking in the jaw joint. It may help people with jaw pain caused by muscle tension or joint issues.
AlexandriaAges 20–40 - NCT07425080Recruiting
Light treatment for IVF eggs to improve development
This trial tests whether giving brief light exposure to eggs during IVF can help more become healthy embryos. You may be eligible if you are using your own eggs for IVF and plan to transfer a genetically normal embryo soon.
New York, New YorkAges 18–48 - 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+ - NCT06819033RecruitingPhase 4
Light therapy for canker sores in children
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can help reduce pain from canker sores (aphthous ulcers) in children. It may be a good option for kids who get painful mouth sores during dental visits.
Houston, TexasAges 5–17 - NCT07232472Enrolling by invitation
Wearable study of depression and sleep in older adults
This study uses a wearable device to track depression and sleep in older adults. It aims to understand how daily activity patterns relate to mood and sleep quality, which could lead to better treatments.
London, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT07222449Enrolling by invitation
Wearable devices and blood tests for sleep in Alzheimer's
This study uses wrist monitors and blood tests to understand sleep problems in people with Alzheimer's dementia. It aims to improve sleep management through digital therapy and personalized insights.
Beigang, YunlinAges Any age - NCT07209683Recruiting
Near-infrared light therapy for brain function in adults
This study tests whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head can improve how well your brain works and how clearly you think. It is for healthy younger and older adults who want to help find new ways to support brain health.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 21–85 - NCT07095556Recruiting
Laser therapy to help gums heal after tooth extraction
This trial tests whether a special laser treatment can help your gums heal better after a tooth is removed and the socket is prepared for a future dental implant. If you're having a tooth pulled and bone preservation, this laser might speed up healing and reduce pain.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 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.