Light therapy for older adults with traumatic brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 85 years old.
- You had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) 1 to 2 years ago.
- You can understand and sign a consent form.
- You do not have dementia, a brain tumor, or other major brain disorders.
- You do not have a history of severe alcohol or drug abuse or major psychiatric illness.
- You are not taking medications that affect thinking (like topiramate) and have no unstable medical conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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