Clinical trials: Light
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Diagnosis Ability of Linked Color Imaging for Helicobacter Pylori Infection Compared With White Light Imaging
There are lack of endoscopic criteria for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection by conventional white light imaging (WLI).
- Trial name
- NCT03011437
- Testing
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kashgar 1st People's Hospital
Cognition, Neurovascular Coupling Mechanism and Cognitive Function
The Effect of Near-infrared Light Therapy on Brain Function and Cognition in Young and Older Adults
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test whether transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique using near-infrared light, can improve brain blood flow regulation (neurovascular…
- Conditions
- Cognition, Neurovascular Coupling Mechanism and Cognitive Function, Neurovascular Control, Brain Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07209683
- Testing
- transcranial photobiomodulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Tinnitus
Study of Low Level Laser Therapy and Tinnitus Relief
The purpose of this study is to determine if low level laser light therapy might help to relieve tinnitus in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00845975
- Testing
- Erchonia Hearing Lasers #1 & #2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Daytime Cognitive Performance, Sleep
The Impact of Light Intensity in Home Workplaces on Remote Workers' Health
The lockdowns and restrictions associated with the COVID-19 have created a seismic shift in where work is done. Prior to the pandemic, approximately 20% of individuals were working from home while during the pandemic, more than…
- Conditions
- Daytime Cognitive Performance, Sleep, Alertness
- Trial name
- NCT05260801
- Testing
- Bright Lighting
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitiligo
Synergistic Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With Vitiligo and Vitamin D Deficiency
This prospective, randomized, controlled study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital (IRB no. 2018-04-017).
- Trial name
- NCT05364567
- Testing
- cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), Phototherapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Amyloidosis
A Safety Study of GSK3039294 in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Systemic Amyloidosis
GSK3039294 has been developed in order to offer an orally available alternative to parenteral CPHPC (GSK2315698 [metabolite of GSK3039294]) for plasma serum amyloid P component (SAP) depletion prior to use of anti SAP monoclonal…
- Trial name
- NCT02603172
- Testing
- GSK3039294
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder
Light Treatment to Shift-working Nurses
This project examines 1) the effects of appropriately timed bright light on adaptation (in terms of sleep and sleepiness) to three consecutive night shifts; and 2) the effects of such bright light on re-adaptation (in terms of…
- Trial name
- NCT02978053
- Testing
- Bright light, Red light
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bergen
Low Level Light/Laser Therapy, Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Circulation and Oxygenation Changes of Deep Tissue Respond on LLLT
This study aims to investigate the circulation and oxygenation changes of deep tissue respond on low level light/laser therapy (LLLT) in the healthy population.
- Trial name
- NCT04936165
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ting Li
Mindfulness, Exercise
The Work Engagement and Wellbeing Study
Mindfulness and exercise are both widely used to improve mental health and well-being. Some people find that these activities also improve their ability to focus.
- Trial name
- SWELL (NCT04631302)
- Testing
- Be Mindful, Light exercise course
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
Image, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Using Three Different Techniques on Nursing Students
Aim: The primary objective was to assess the effect of three different teaching techniques on the success of first-time peripheral intravenous cannulation (PVC) insertion as well as the vein prominence of nursing students.
- Trial name
- NCT06056531
- Testing
- Near infrared light imaging, Isometric exercise with stress ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Environmental Exposure
UV and Bluelight Dosimetry
The objective of this study to assess the efficacy of wearable Ultra Violet (UV) and blue-light sensors in measuring exposure to UV radiation and blue light in a variety of environments and activity settings.
- Trial name
- NCT04343495
- Testing
- Wearable Ultra Violet (UV) and blue-light sensors
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Laser Therapy, Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Laser Therapy on Orthodontic Tooth Movement
The aims of this study will be to evaluate if a Lower Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): (1) enhances the levels of important pro-inflammatory chemokines involved in the bone remodeling process; (2) increases the rate of orthodontic…
- Conditions
- Laser Therapy, Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Bone Remodeling
- Trial name
- NCT04070170
- Testing
- Low-level Laser Therapy, Orthodontic force
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ildeu Andrade Jr.
Pregnancy Related, Labor; Poor
Impact of Room Light on Uterine Contractions and Labor Progression in Pregnancy
Today it remains a challenge to successfully both halt and induce labor progression. Induction of labor is a common obstetric intervention that 1 in 4 women will experience.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Labor; Poor, Uterine Contractions Weak
- Trial name
- NCT04521972
- Testing
- Room light/light bulb
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Spinal Cord Injury (=3 Years), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients
Evaluation of a Voice-Activated Call Light System for Clients With Limited Upper-Extremity Mobility
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether a voice-activated call light system enables people in a rehabilitation facility who have limited use of their arms and hands to call for help more independently and reliably than with…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury (=3 Years), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients, Healthy Adult Participants
- Trial name
- NCT07873151
- Testing
- voice-activated call light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quality Living, Inc.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder), Dry Eye Syndromes
Effectiveness and Safety of Intense Pulsed Light in Patients With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of dry eye diseases. Over the past decade, several treatment options in MGD have been extensively studied including warm compression, lid hygiene, ocular…
- Trial name
- NCT03518398
- Testing
- Intense Pulsed Light, Standard treatment
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
PreDiabetes, Circadian Dysregulation
Morning Light Treatment to Improve Glucose Metabolism
The primary purpose of this pilot study is to test a novel head worn light device (Re-Timer®) as an intervention to improve glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes.
- Trial name
- ML (NCT03188263)
- Testing
- Bright Light, Dim Light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Exploring the Use of Phototherapy to Improve CPAP Compliance
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a type of light therapy like lasers and LEDs. PBM was previously known by different terms like "low-level laser therapy" (LLLT) or "photobiostimulation." LLLT, despite its name, can also have effects…
- Trial name
- NCT06960161
- Testing
- Phototherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Healthy
Immediate Effect of Light on Reproductive Hormones in Women: a Role of the Spectrum
The study investigates an acute effect of white-appearing LED light (with a peak in blue portion) vs. red LED light of similar irradiance on reproductive hormones in healthy women.
- Trial name
- NCT00467805
- Testing
- Light therapy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Bright Light Therapy for Treatment of Sleep Problems Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of the research study is to understand the effectiveness of a six-week course of light exposure on cognitive functioning, mood, activity, and sleep in people that have suffered a head injury leading to a concussion.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT02374918
- Testing
- mTBI wavelength-1 bright light, mTBI wavelength-2 bright light, HC wavelength-1 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
COVID-19 Prevention
An Open Study on the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of "Sputnik Light" Vaccine
Phase I-II open prospective, two-stage, non-randomized study in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT04713488
- Testing
- Sputnik Light
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Health Ministry of the Russian Federation