Can light therapy help balance and thinking in adults over 60?
This trial tests whether shining a special light on the forehead (called photobiomodulation) can improve balance and memory in healthy adults aged 60 to 80. It's a small study to see if the approach is safe and feasible.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old.
- You can fill out questionnaires by yourself.
- You do not have any current or past head injury.
- You are not taking medications that affect the brain (like sedatives or antidepressants).
- You do not have a skin condition on your forehead or scalp, like eczema or psoriasis.
- You do not get migraines and do not have sensitive skin or allergies.
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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