Clinical trials
Phototherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting phototherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 20 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06702241RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Light therapy for newborn jaundice
This trial tests different ways to give light therapy to newborns with jaundice. It compares different approaches to see which is best, and may help parents understand the most effective treatment for their baby.
AalborgAges 1 day–2 weeks - NCT06819150Recruiting
Bathing effects on babies getting light therapy for jaundice
This study looks at whether giving a bath to newborns receiving light therapy for jaundice helps with their comfort, skin health, and jaundice levels. If your baby is healthy except for jaundice and needs phototherapy, this study could show if bathing makes them feel better.
Kütahya, MerkezAges 1 day–4 weeks - NCT04870437Recruiting
Light therapy study for kidney transplant rejection immune cells
This study looks at whether extra body light treatment (ECP) can change certain immune cells in people with a specific type of kidney transplant rejection caused by antibodies (cABMR). It’s meant to see if ECP could help manage the immune process after transplant.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT05424406Recruiting
Studying sleep timing changes in people with night-shift disorder
This study looks at how changes in your body clock (circadian timing) relate to “shift work disorder” in people who work night shifts. It may help researchers understand what drives symptoms and how to better target treatment.
Novi, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT03392337Recruiting
Narrowband UVB light therapy for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
This study tests whether narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) light given three times a week for 12 weeks improves moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. It is an “open-label” pilot, meaning everyone gets the UVB treatment and researchers track how your skin responds.
East Windsor, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04218318Recruiting
Stopping light therapy early in newborns with blood breakdown
This study looks for a safe threshold to stop the “light therapy” (phototherapy) in newborns who have jaundice caused by blood cell breakdown (hemolytic disease). It may help some babies avoid unnecessary extra days of treatment while still staying safe.
MadinahAges 1 hour–2 weeks - NCT06960200RecruitingPhase 2
Phototherapy for sleep apnea when a mouthpiece didn't work
This study tests a light-based treatment (phototherapy) for people with sleep apnea who tried an oral mouthpiece but still have symptoms. The goal is to see if this therapy can offer relief when other options haven't worked fully.
EdmontonAges 18 years+ - NCT06960161RecruitingPhase 1
Light therapy to help with CPAP use
This trial tests if light therapy can help people who are having trouble tolerating their CPAP machine or who still snore while using it.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07110987Recruiting
Adding a Medicine to Light Therapy for Newborn Jaundice
This study tests whether adding a medicine called Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) to standard light therapy (phototherapy) helps treat newborn jaundice more quickly. Jaundice causes yellow skin and eyes, and this trial looks at babies whose jaundice is severe enough to need light treatment.
LatakiaAges Up to 1 month - NCT01765777Recruiting
Osteopathic hands-on therapy and light treatment for long-term low back pain
This trial studies whether hands-on osteopathic treatment and a type of light (phototherapy) can reduce chronic low back pain. It may help people who have had non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months.
Old Westbury, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07437560RecruitingPhase 2
Melanotan II plus light therapy for vitiligo repigmentation
This trial tests whether adding a daily nasal spray (Melanotan II) to light therapy helps restore color in stable vitiligo patches. It may be a good option for adults with mild to moderate nonsegmental vitiligo that hasn't changed in at least 6 months.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07761689Recruiting
Kangaroo care for pain relief during newborn jaundice light therapy
This study tests whether holding your baby skin-to-skin (kangaroo care) during light therapy for jaundice can help reduce their pain and discomfort. It aims to see if this simple comfort measure is beneficial.
IstanbulAges 2 days–1 week - NCT03932162RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Skin study that checks gene changes in young and older adults
This early-stage study looks at how your skin’s genes respond after a controlled skin procedure. It may help researchers understand differences in skin biology between younger and older adults.
Fairborn, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT07102836RecruitingPhase 2
Zinc vs probiotics for jaundice in newborns on light therapy
This trial tests whether zinc or probiotics can help babies with jaundice recover faster while receiving phototherapy (light treatment). It aims to find a safe, easy way to lower bilirubin levels.
Bahawalpur, Punjab ProvinceAges birth–4 weeks - NCT04365998Recruiting
Testing a new light device for newborn jaundice
This study tests a new phototherapy (special light treatment) device to treat newborn jaundice. It may help by seeing whether this device can treat jaundice safely and effectively.
LilleAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT06517862RecruitingPhase 4
Extra medicines with light therapy for newborn jaundice
This trial tests if giving a zinc or bile acid medicine alongside light therapy helps break down jaundice faster in newborns. It could shorten treatment time for babies who need phototherapy in their first week of life.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 1 day–1 month - NCT07690930Enrolling by invitation
Hat glasses for eye protection during jaundice light therapy
This trial tests a special hat-like glasses to protect babies' eyes during phototherapy (light treatment for jaundice). It is for healthy full-term newborns who are in a regular hospital room.
KaramanAges birth–4 weeks - NCT06991972RecruitingPhase 4
Needling vs. microneedling plus light therapy for vitiligo
This trial compares two types of needle treatments (needling and microneedling) combined with light therapy to see which works better for people with vitiligo that has lasted more than a year.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 15–60 - 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 - NCT04875078Enrolling by invitation
UVA-1 light treatment for hand skin tightness in scleroderma
This study tests whether UVA-1 light sessions can loosen tight skin and improve hand function in people with scleroderma. If you qualify, you would attend UVA-1 treatments twice a week for the study period.
Murray, UtahAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for phototherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 20 recruiting phototherapy 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 phototherapy 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 phototherapy 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.