Type 2 DiabetesNCT07124208
RCT to Assess the Efficacy of Biophoton Therapy to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A study testing Biophoton Generators in people with Type 2 Diabetes, run by First Institute of All Medicines at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
Study Objective The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate if biophoton therapy, delivered by Tesla BioHealing® Biophoton Generators (Biophotonizer), can treat diabetes. Study Design This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention clinical study to assess the effectiveness of biophoton… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Type 2 Diabetes
- What is being tested?
- Biophoton Generators
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 8 Jun 2026to 15 Aug 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial.
- Is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements.
- Male or female aged 18-70 years old without major diseases.
- An adult clinically diagnosed with DM2
- Participants must not be heavy users of Tesla BioHealing devices; enrollment will be determined by the clinical team based on an evaluation of the participant's prior device usage.
- Must be fluent in English.
Who cannot join
- Untreated psychiatric disturbances that would affect trial participation as judged by research medical professionals.
- Is participating in another investigational drug or device trial
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Mariola A Smotrys, Principal Investigator, MD, MBA, MSc contact
United States2 sites
Tesla BioHealing Medical Center in Butler-PA
Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001
Audrey Ager, BS, 724-810-1020, Audrey.ager@teslabiohealing.com
Timothy Walter, BS, Timothy.walter@teslabiohealing.com
Tesla BioHealing Medical Center in Butler-FL
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Laura Poirier, BS, 813-293-9984, laura.Poirier@teslabiohealing.com
Helen Y Gu, MBA, 302-300-5412, helen.gu@firstallmed.org
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Double-Blinded and Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Biophoton Therapy to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Study Objective The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate if biophoton therapy, delivered by Tesla BioHealing® Biophoton Generators (Biophotonizer), can treat diabetes.
Study Design This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention clinical study to assess the effectiveness of biophoton therapy in treating diabetes. Approximately 46 volunteers will participate in the study.
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Study Randomization The biostatistician will prepare a randomization schedule including a serial of subject numbers. A subject number will be randomly assigned to each study participant, which will assign them to either the control group or the treatment group. This phase lasts for 4 weeks. At the end of Week 4, the active devices will replace the placebo. Both groups will be actively participating in the study for 2 months (8 weeks).
Other than the Informed Consent Form (ICF), all study information will be recorded by using the subject number.
The Principal Investigator, study physicians, study nurses, data-entry specialists, and biostatisticians, as well as the participants, will be blinded about who received which product during the first two weeks of study participation.
Study Enrollment Each potentially qualified volunteer will review the Informed Consent Form online (e-ICF) and Enrollment Criteria online (e-Criteria) first, then discuss the e-ICF and e-Criteria with the study team medical professional via telephone during the scheduled time. Each qualified volunteer will sign the e-ICF and send it to the Medical Office Coordinator. The study coordinator will assign the qualified volunteer a randomized subject number, then the volunteer will become a study participant.
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Study Procedure We expect that participants will remain in this clinical treatment for two months. The first 4 weeks of participation are double-blinded to record the placebo effects, as each set of the study device is labelled with a unique code for use by only one participant. The change of the placebo device to the treatment device will be performed by the study device management team staff, who will not inform the study participant or the study research staff who are involved in study data collection. Each participant assigned to the Control Group will be treated with 8 placebo devices, with two devices placed on the 2 sides of the bed. Each participant assigned to the Treatment Group will receive 8 Biophoton generator Biophotonizer- A devices and placed on the 2 sides of the bed. Each participant will use the Treatment or Control device for at least 8 hours every night for 8 weeks during sleep. During the day, participants are welcome to bring the study devices and place them near their bodies. At the end of the initial 4 weeks, study participants randomized to the Placebo group will be switched to the Open-Label product to treat them for 1 month (4 weeks).
Each participant will be guided by study team staff to perform the following tests on their assigned testing days: the standard SF-36 questionnaires (SF-36) for measuring life quality, and other study indicators, respectively, at the Baseline, bi-weekly after using the study devices.
Study Supply The 8 study devices (Placebo or Treatment) will be packed inside the two specially made black carriers for easy use.
Each participant will use the assigned devices during the first 4-week randomized period. The active devices will be used for 8 weeks, during the active treatment period in the Treatment Group, and 4 weeks in the Control Group.
Study Patient Population An adult who is clinically diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) can participate in this clinical trial.
Investigational Product and Mode of Administration Tesla BioHealing Biophotonizer-A is an over-the-counter (OTC) medical device that can be used by anyone who wants to increase blood circulation and reduce bodily pains. For this study, the coded active or inactive Biophotonizer-A will be placed on each side of the bed during overnight sleep for four weeks. Then, all participants will use open-label active devices for 4 weeks, or 8 weeks if in the Treatment Group.
Comparator and Mode of Administration The same shape, size, and weight of the device without generating biophotons is to be labeled with a random code and used as a comparator. The comparator device will be packed and used in the same way as the Treatment devices. Each two units will be packed inside a black container. Each package will be placed on each side of the bed and used during nighttime sleep. The 8 study devices will be used during the entire study period.
Study Duration Estimated date of the first patient enrolled: August 15, 2025. The estimated date of the last participant is August 14, 2026.
Duration of Treatment Participants in the Treatment Group and Control Group will actively participate in the study for 4 weeks during the randomization period. The treatment group will be continually treated for 4 more weeks. The control group will be treated for 4 weeks after the first 4 weeks of placebo observation.
Outcome Variables
Primary Outcome Measure:
Fasting Glucose [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks].
Secondary Outcome Measure:
- Sugar Attachment (HbA1c) [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. HbA1C is an indicator of sugar attachment. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, week 4, and week 8.
- Blood Lipids [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Blood lipids are indicators of the body's metabolism and cardiologic health. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, weeks 4 and 8.
- Stem cell counts [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Stem cells are indicators of the body's regenerative capacity and biological health.
- Biomarkers of aging [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Biomarkers of aging are indicators of a person's biological age, which may differ from their chronological age, and reflect the rate of aging, health status, and risk of age-related diseases.
- Blood Flow Assessment. [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Blood flow will be evaluated using the Falcon Quad device, a non-invasive and painless diagnostic tool designed to assess vascular function by measuring and comparing blood pressure across different regions of the body. This method provides clinically valuable, real-time insights into systemic and peripheral circulation, helping to monitor vascular health and treatment response in participants with diabetes. The assessment reflects underlying arterial conditions that may be affected by diabetic vascular complications.
- Blood Pressure. [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks]. Blood pressure is an indicator of blood circulation and cardiovascular health. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, week 2, 4, 6, and 8.
- Body Weight. [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks]. Body weight is an indicator of the body's metabolism and overall health. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, weeks 4 and 8.
- Life Quality. Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks] is to measure the quality of life as influenced by the investigational medical device. SF-36 has been used worldwide as a standard clinical research tool.
- Diabetes Medicine use. The reported use of diabetic medicine will be tabulated and analyzed. [Time Frame: baseline, baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks].
- Diabetic Group Symptoms (DGS). [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks]. The DGS measures the impact of biophoton therapy on the most common diabetic symptoms and signs using the 10-Leeloc scale. The improved DGS includes:
- Reduces frequent urination 2) Reduces thirst 3) Reduces hunger 4) Reduced blurred vision 5) Increased mental clarity 6) Increases wound healing speed 7) Reduce stress and anxiety 8) Improve social activities 9) Reduces inflammation 10) Reduces pain from diabetes 11) Reduces fatigue 12) Promotes restful sleep 13) Improved memory 14) Increases physical strength 15) Enhances sexual function 16) Reduces the frequency of infections 17) Reduces tingling in hands or feet 18) Reduces peripheral neuropathy Safety Outcome: Occurrence of adverse events. Any adverse events were reported by participants. [Time Frame: Any Adverse Events occurred at the baseline, and up to 8 weeks.] Any adverse events reported by participants will be tabulated and compared between the two groups.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial.
- Is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements.
- Male or female aged 18-70 years old without major diseases.
- An adult clinically diagnosed with DM2
- Participants must not be heavy users of Tesla BioHealing devices; enrollment will be determined by the clinical team based on an evaluation of the participant's prior device usage.
- Must be fluent in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Untreated psychiatric disturbances that would affect trial participation as judged by research medical professionals.
- Is participating in another investigational drug or device trial Statistical Methods The sample size is calculated based on the primary efficacy variable and the data from the pilot study in diabetes patients (more than 70% success for the treatment, and less than 10% success for the Placebo) to compare the treatment with the Biophoton Generator, which was at least 70% successful, and to compare with the placebo.
The treatment success is defined as a 50% efficacy in lowering fasting glucose during the first two-week study period. To be conservative, one successful rate, 50% for the Treatment, 20% for the Control was used to calculate sample sizes, see table below.
Possibility Number Control Success Rate % Treatment Success Rate* % Power Confidence Level Sample Size per Group Additional 20% per Group 1 20% 50% 90% 95% 19 4
*Treatment success is defined as the fasting glucose becoming normal in at least 50% study participants as compared to Baseline.
We plan to enroll 23 Participants in each group to have 19 completers by adding 4 (20%) more participants. Therefore, a total of 46 participants will be enrolled. If the Principal Investigator decides to increase the enrollment to enable a statistical difference between the two groups, the enrollment can continue. Primary and secondary outcome variables will be statistically analyzed by using Chi-square analysis or paired T-test.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Being tested
- Biophoton Generators
- Keywords
- Diabetes, Biophotons, Ageing Marker, Stem Cells,
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Biophoton GeneratorsDevice
Biophoton Generators will be placed around the subject's bed and used during the night sleep during the entire study period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | The same size, shape, and weight of the devices without emitting biophotons will be provided and used during the first 4 weeks of the randomized study period. Receives: Device: Biophoton Generators |
| Treatment | Experimental | Eight Tesla Biophotonizer-A will be packed in 4 sleeves and used during the study. The Placebo will be packed the same way without emitting biophotons. Receives: Device: Biophoton Generators |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fasting Glucose
Fasting Glucose at Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8
Measured: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Secondary outcomes (5)
Sugar Attachment (HbA1c)
HbA1C is an indicator of sugar attachment.
Measured: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Blood Lipids
Blood lipids are indicators of the body's metabolism and cardiovascular health
Measured: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks].
Stem cell counts
Stem cells are indicators of the body's regenerative capacity and biological health
Measured: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Biomarkers of aging
Biomarkers of aging are indicators of person's biological age, which may differ from their chronological age, and reflect the rate of aging, health status, and risk of age-related diseases.
Measured: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Blood Flow Assessment
Blood flow will be evaluated using the Falcon Quad device, a non-invasive and painless diagnostic tool designed to assess vascular function by measuring and comparing blood pressure across different regions of the body.
Measured: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Aug 2025
- Study start8 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Aug 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Type 2 DiabetesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a 2-group comparison study. The biostatistician will prepare a randomization schedule including a series of subject numbers. A subject number will be randomly assigned to each study participant, which will assign them to either the control group or the treatment group. This phase lasts for 4 weeks. At the end of Week 4, the active devices will replace the placebo. Both groups will be actively participating in the study for 2 months (8 weeks). Other than the Informed Consent Form (ICF), all study information will be recorded using the subject number.
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- First Institute of All Medicines
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- James Z Liu, MD, PhD, Study chair, First Institute of All Medicines
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124208
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FIAM-DM2025
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 26 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: We will share de-identified individual participant data collected during the study, including: Demographic data (e.g., age, sex, race/ethnicity) Baseline characteristics relevant to the study objectives Outcome measures (e.g., clinical scores, response rates, lab values, imaging results) Adverse events (frequency, severity, and relationship to the intervention) Timepoints of data collection (e.g., baseline, week 1, week 2, follow-up) All shared data will be stripped of personally identifiable information in compliance with HIPAA and applicable data privacy regulations.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Double-Blinded and Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Biophoton Therapy to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124208
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FIAM-DM2025
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Keywords
- Diabetes, Biophotons, Ageing Marker, Stem Cells,
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- First Institute of All MedicinesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Study Objective The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate if biophoton therapy, delivered by Tesla BioHealing® Biophoton Generators (Biophotonizer), can treat diabetes.
Study Design This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention clinical study to assess the effectiveness of biophoton therapy in treating diabetes. Approximately 46 volunteers will participate in the study.
Study Randomization The biostatistician will prepare a randomization schedule including a serial of subject numbers. A subject number will be randomly assigned to each study participant, which will assign them to either the control group or the treatment group. This phase lasts for 4 weeks. At the end of Week 4, the active devices will replace the placebo. Both groups will be actively participating in the study for 2 months (8 weeks).
Other than the Informed Consent Form (ICF), all study information will be recorded by using the subject number.
The Principal Investigator, study physicians, study nurses, data-entry specialists, and biostatisticians, as well as the participants, will be blinded about who received which product during the first two weeks of study participation.
Study Enrollment Each potentially qualified volunteer will review the Informed Consent Form online (e-ICF) and Enrollment Criteria online (e-Criteria) first, then discuss the e-ICF and e-Criteria with the study team medical professional via telephone during the scheduled time. Each qualified volunteer will sign the e-ICF and send it to the Medical Office Coordinator. The study coordinator will assign the qualified volunteer a randomized subject number, then the volunteer will become a study participant.
Detailed description
Study Procedure We expect that participants will remain in this clinical treatment for two months. The first 4 weeks of participation are double-blinded to record the placebo effects, as each set of the study device is labelled with a unique code for use by only one participant. The change of the placebo device to the treatment device will be performed by the study device management team staff, who will not inform the study participant or the study research staff who are involved in study data collection. Each participant assigned to the Control Group will be treated with 8 placebo devices, with two devices placed on the 2 sides of the bed. Each participant assigned to the Treatment Group will receive 8 Biophoton generator Biophotonizer- A devices and placed on the 2 sides of the bed. Each participant will use the Treatment or Control device for at least 8 hours every night for 8 weeks during sleep. During the day, participants are welcome to bring the study devices and place them near their bodies. At the end of the initial 4 weeks, study participants randomized to the Placebo group will be switched to the Open-Label product to treat them for 1 month (4 weeks).
Each participant will be guided by study team staff to perform the following tests on their assigned testing days: the standard SF-36 questionnaires (SF-36) for measuring life quality, and other study indicators, respectively, at the Baseline, bi-weekly after using the study devices.
Study Supply The 8 study devices (Placebo or Treatment) will be packed inside the two specially made black carriers for easy use.
Each participant will use the assigned devices during the first 4-week randomized period. The active devices will be used for 8 weeks, during the active treatment period in the Treatment Group, and 4 weeks in the Control Group.
Study Patient Population An adult who is clinically diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) can participate in this clinical trial.
Investigational Product and Mode of Administration Tesla BioHealing Biophotonizer-A is an over-the-counter (OTC) medical device that can be used by anyone who wants to increase blood circulation and reduce bodily pains. For this study, the coded active or inactive Biophotonizer-A will be placed on each side of the bed during overnight sleep for four weeks. Then, all participants will use open-label active devices for 4 weeks, or 8 weeks if in the Treatment Group.
Comparator and Mode of Administration The same shape, size, and weight of the device without generating biophotons is to be labeled with a random code and used as a comparator. The comparator device will be packed and used in the same way as the Treatment devices. Each two units will be packed inside a black container. Each package will be placed on each side of the bed and used during nighttime sleep. The 8 study devices will be used during the entire study period.
Study Duration Estimated date of the first patient enrolled: August 15, 2025. The estimated date of the last participant is August 14, 2026.
Duration of Treatment Participants in the Treatment Group and Control Group will actively participate in the study for 4 weeks during the randomization period. The treatment group will be continually treated for 4 more weeks. The control group will be treated for 4 weeks after the first 4 weeks of placebo observation.
Outcome Variables
Primary Outcome Measure:
Fasting Glucose [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks].
Secondary Outcome Measure:
- Sugar Attachment (HbA1c) [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. HbA1C is an indicator of sugar attachment. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, week 4, and week 8.
- Blood Lipids [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Blood lipids are indicators of the body's metabolism and cardiologic health. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, weeks 4 and 8.
- Stem cell counts [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Stem cells are indicators of the body's regenerative capacity and biological health.
- Biomarkers of aging [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Biomarkers of aging are indicators of a person's biological age, which may differ from their chronological age, and reflect the rate of aging, health status, and risk of age-related diseases.
- Blood Flow Assessment. [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]. Blood flow will be evaluated using the Falcon Quad device, a non-invasive and painless diagnostic tool designed to assess vascular function by measuring and comparing blood pressure across different regions of the body. This method provides clinically valuable, real-time insights into systemic and peripheral circulation, helping to monitor vascular health and treatment response in participants with diabetes. The assessment reflects underlying arterial conditions that may be affected by diabetic vascular complications.
- Blood Pressure. [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks]. Blood pressure is an indicator of blood circulation and cardiovascular health. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, week 2, 4, 6, and 8.
- Body Weight. [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks]. Body weight is an indicator of the body's metabolism and overall health. This indicator will be measured at the baseline, weeks 4 and 8.
- Life Quality. Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks] is to measure the quality of life as influenced by the investigational medical device. SF-36 has been used worldwide as a standard clinical research tool.
- Diabetes Medicine use. The reported use of diabetic medicine will be tabulated and analyzed. [Time Frame: baseline, baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks].
- Diabetic Group Symptoms (DGS). [Time Frame: baseline, 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, and 0-8 weeks]. The DGS measures the impact of biophoton therapy on the most common diabetic symptoms and signs using the 10-Leeloc scale. The improved DGS includes:
- Reduces frequent urination 2) Reduces thirst 3) Reduces hunger 4) Reduced blurred vision 5) Increased mental clarity 6) Increases wound healing speed 7) Reduce stress and anxiety 8) Improve social activities 9) Reduces inflammation 10) Reduces pain from diabetes 11) Reduces fatigue 12) Promotes restful sleep 13) Improved memory 14) Increases physical strength 15) Enhances sexual function 16) Reduces the frequency of infections 17) Reduces tingling in hands or feet 18) Reduces peripheral neuropathy Safety Outcome: Occurrence of adverse events. Any adverse events were reported by participants. [Time Frame: Any Adverse Events occurred at the baseline, and up to 8 weeks.] Any adverse events reported by participants will be tabulated and compared between the two groups.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial.
- Is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements.
- Male or female aged 18-70 years old without major diseases.
- An adult clinically diagnosed with DM2
- Participants must not be heavy users of Tesla BioHealing devices; enrollment will be determined by the clinical team based on an evaluation of the participant's prior device usage.
- Must be fluent in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Untreated psychiatric disturbances that would affect trial participation as judged by research medical professionals.
- Is participating in another investigational drug or device trial Statistical Methods The sample size is calculated based on the primary efficacy variable and the data from the pilot study in diabetes patients (more than 70% success for the treatment, and less than 10% success for the Placebo) to compare the treatment with the Biophoton Generator, which was at least 70% successful, and to compare with the placebo.
The treatment success is defined as a 50% efficacy in lowering fasting glucose during the first two-week study period. To be conservative, one successful rate, 50% for the Treatment, 20% for the Control was used to calculate sample sizes, see table below.
Possibility Number Control Success Rate % Treatment Success Rate* % Power Confidence Level Sample Size per Group Additional 20% per Group 1 20% 50% 90% 95% 19 4
*Treatment success is defined as the fasting glucose becoming normal in at least 50% study participants as compared to Baseline.
We plan to enroll 23 Participants in each group to have 19 completers by adding 4 (20%) more participants. Therefore, a total of 46 participants will be enrolled. If the Principal Investigator decides to increase the enrollment to enable a statistical difference between the two groups, the enrollment can continue. Primary and secondary outcome variables will be statistically analyzed by using Chi-square analysis or paired T-test.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a 2-group comparison study. The biostatistician will prepare a randomization schedule including a series of subject numbers. A subject number will be randomly assigned to each study participant, which will assign them to either the control group or the treatment group. This phase lasts for 4 weeks. At the end of Week 4, the active devices will replace the placebo. Both groups will be actively participating in the study for 2 months (8 weeks). Other than the Informed Consent Form (ICF), all study information will be recorded using the subject number.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Device: Biophoton GeneratorsThe same size, shape, and weight of the devices without emitting biophotons will be provided and used during the first 4 weeks of the randomized study period. |
| Treatment | Experimental | Device: Biophoton GeneratorsEight Tesla Biophotonizer-A will be packed in 4 sleeves and used during the study. The Placebo will be packed the same way without emitting biophotons. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial.
- Is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements.
- Male or female aged 18-70 years old without major diseases.
- An adult clinically diagnosed with DM2
- Participants must not be heavy users of Tesla BioHealing devices; enrollment will be determined by the clinical team based on an evaluation of the participant's prior device usage.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Untreated psychiatric disturbances that would affect trial participation as judged by research medical professionals.
- Is participating in another investigational drug or device trial
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Biophoton GeneratorsBiophoton Generators will be placed around the subject's bed and used during the night sleep during the entire study period. | Device | Placebo, Treatment |
Primary outcome
Fasting Glucose
Time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Fasting Glucose at Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8
5 secondary outcomes
Sugar Attachment (HbA1c)
Time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Blood Lipids
Time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks].
Stem cell counts
Time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Biomarkers of aging
Time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Blood Flow Assessment
Time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. We will share de-identified individual participant data collected during the study, including: Demographic data (e.g., age, sex, race/ethnicity) Baseline characteristics relevant to the study objectives Outcome measures (e.g., clinical scores, response rates, lab values, imaging results) Adverse events (frequency, severity, and relationship to the intervention) Timepoints of data collection (e.g., baseline, week 1, week 2, follow-up) All shared data will be stripped of personally identifiable information in compliance with HIPAA and applicable data privacy regulations.
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D), Obesity (BMI>30)
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Mariola A Smotrys, Principal Investigator, MD, MBA, MSc contact
James Z Liu, MD, PhD study chair
First Institute of All Medicines
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Biophoton Generators in people with Type 2 Diabetes, run by First Institute of All Medicines at 2 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mariola A Smotrys, Principal Investigator, MD, MBA, MSc (302-300-3010, mariola.smotrys@firstammmed.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Fasting Glucose (time frame: [Time Frame: baseline, 0-4, and 0-8 weeks]). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 May 2026.