Clinical trials: Light
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Narrow-band Imaging, Autofluorescence Imaging and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of narrow band imaging (NBI) and autofluorescence imaging (AFI) to distinguish subtle mucosal change related to acid reflux that is not visible in standard white light imaging (WLI)…
- Trial name
- NCT01504971
- Testing
- symptom questionaire, pH monitoring, Tri-modal imaging endoscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Insomnia, Sleep
Blue Blockers at Night and Insomnia Symptoms
Under entrained conditions, humans maintain a consolidated nocturnal sleep episode that coincides with environmental darkness and endogenous melatonin secretion.
- Trial name
- NCT02698800
- Testing
- Blue blocking (BB) lenses, Clear lenses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Tinnitus
A Clinical Trial Investigating Effect of Tinted Light on Perception of Tinnitus
Background An earlier pilot study provided evidence that about 40% of tinnitus sufferers reported that viewing particular tints of light appeared to result in some improvement of their tinnitus.
- Trial name
- NCT02772536
- Testing
- Visual Stimulus Condition Set
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Dementia
Efficacy of 1072nm Infrared Stimulation on Executive Functioning in Dementia
This study will employ a double-blind, placebo-controlled approach to assess the effect of 1072nm infrared (IR) phototherapy on the behavioral and cognitive symptoms associated with early and mid-stage dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT01059877
- Testing
- 1072nm infrared Photobiomodulation, Photobiomodulation SIMULATED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quietmind Foundation
Atopic Dermatitis
Impact of Narrowband UVB Phototherapy on Systemic Inflammation in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes significant morbidity and is now known to be associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03083730
- Testing
- Narrow band UVB treatment (NB-UVB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
Hiv, HIV Infections
HIV HOspital TEsting: Bringing the Hidden to Light in the Hospital Setting
This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of previously undiagnosed HIV infection in the hospital setting (across various medical or surgical departments) among individuals exhibiting at least one HIV indicator condition…
- Conditions
- Hiv, HIV Infections, AIDS
- Trial name
- HIV-HOTE (NCT06282328)
- Testing
- HIV test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Castagna Antonella
Sleep
Naps and Pulses of Bright Light in Shift Workers
Design: paired trials without and with naps and bright light. Setting: Real driving on a private road circuit. Environmental controlled car.
- Trial name
- NCT00487292
- Testing
- naps and pulses of bright light
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Rosacea, Papulopustular Rosacea
Photodynamic Therapy for Papulopustular Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is characterized by severe flushing (transient erythema), non-transient erythema, papules, pustules, and telangiectasia.
- Trial name
- NCT02075671
- Testing
- Aminolevulinic acid topical solution 20%, Blu-U Light Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
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
Premature; Infant, Light-for-dates, Breastfeeding
Probiotics and Early Microbial Contact in Preterm Neonates
Probiotics are live microbes which, when administered in sufficient amounts, confer a health benefit to the host. According to recent clinical trials, administration of probiotics to very low birth weight infants significantly…
- Trial name
- ProPre (NCT01454661)
- Testing
- LGG, LGG+Bb-12
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Colorectal Neoplasms, Colonic Polyps
Study of Flat Polyp Detection Using New Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) Compared to White Light Colonoscopy - The FIND FLAT Colonoscopy Study
We hypothesize that high definition narrow band imaging (NBI) colonoscopy compared to high definition white light colonoscopy will detect an increased number of nonpolypoid (flat and depressed) colorectal neoplasm.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Colonic Polyps, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NBI (NCT01310699)
- Testing
- Olympus Colonoscope CFHQ190AL
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 281 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Colorectal Cancer
A Multi Center Study Comparing the Efficacy of CAD EYE and the Standard of Care (White Light )
This study is to assess the sensitivity and added benefits of CADEYE compared to standard care (white-light) in detecting colon polyps in patients undergoing colonoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT05523271
- Testing
- CAD EYE (Computer Aided Diagnosis ----?
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Theodor Bilharz Research Institute
Full Spectrum
A Self-controlled Study of the Effect of Partial Spectral Absence of Visible Light on the Pupil
Previous studies have shown that the spectrum of light influences myopia. LED lights with a partially absent light spectrum increase the risk of myopia progression compared to LEDs with a full spectrum, potentially mediated by…
- Trial name
- NCT06501131
- Testing
- full-spectrum light exposure, specific spectrum absence light exposure
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Healthy
Clinical Performance of All-in-One Light Multi-purpose for Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
A clinical trial was conducted to assess the safety and acceptability of the Sauflon Multipurpose Solution when used with four different silicone hydrogel contact lens brands and one conventional hydrogel control lens was…
- Trial name
- NCT01392937
- Testing
- All-in-One Light multipurpose, Aquify care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Myopia, Refractive Errors
Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy on Retinal Function and Structure
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of repeated low-level red-light (RLRL) therapy on the retinal function and structure among myopic teenagers.
- Conditions
- Myopia, Refractive Errors, Eye Diseases, Retina; Change
- Trial name
- NCT05597397
- Testing
- RLRL
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center
Cognitively Healthy People, Alzheimer Disease
Brain Effects of Gamma Frequency Sensory Stimulation (40Hz Light, Sound and Other Devices)
Despite the huge healthcare and economic impact of AD, there is still no disease modifying therapeutics available. In fact, the available therapeutics show low efficacy at best in the treatment of cognitive impairment in…
- Trial name
- GENUS (NCT07496918)
- Testing
- GENUS, Tactile GENUS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Aesthetics
Study to Evaluate Restylane Vital Light Using an Injector Device
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Restylane Vital White administered with an injector device on aged skin in the face, hands and décolletage.
- Trial name
- NCT01412190
- Testing
- Restylane Vital Light, No treatment
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Polymorphic Light Eruption
Skin Microbiome and Polymorphic Light Eruption
Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) is the most common form among UV-inducible disorders with a prevalence of approximately 11-21% worldwide and a clear predisposition of women.
- Trial name
- PLE_microbio (NCT04985526)
- Testing
- Octeniderm (octenidine dihydrochloride, 1-propanol, 2- propanol)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Bipolar Disorder, Circadian Rhythm
Effects of Sex Hormones on Circadian Rhythm in Men and Women
For many years researchers have been trying to better understand the regulation of sleep and activity by studying circadian (daily) rhythms of human beings.
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Circadian Rhythm, Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00001285
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Vitiligo, Generalized
Vitiligo, New Treatment and Serum s100B
vitiligo is an autoimmune depigmenting skin disorder characterized by milky white macules or patches, with 2% worldwide prevalence.
- Trial name
- NCT06768840
- Testing
- Baricitinib, oral mini pulse, Narrow Band UVB Treatment
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University