Could a light cap ease autism symptoms? small study shows promise
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested a wearable cap that shines near-infrared light on the brain (called tPBM) in 6 autistic children aged 4–12 who also had abnormal brain waves or epilepsy. The children wore the device twice a week for 10 weeks. Researchers looked for improvements in focus, speech…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Richard Frye • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC