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Light therapy device tested for arthritis pain relief

NCT ID NCT06915012

Symptom relief Sponsor: First Institute of All Medicines Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether sleeping near a special device that claims to emit 'biophotons' can reduce chronic severe arthritis pain. About 102 adults with long-term arthritis pain will use either the active device or a placebo (inactive) device for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, quality of life, and sleep quality to see if the device truly helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Biophoton generator device (Tesla BioHealing Biophotonizer)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, device-based option for easing severe arthritis pain at home.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 102 participants, and the placebo effect is strong for pain. The device's mechanism is not scientifically established, so results may show no benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 102 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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 18-80 years old with chronic severe arthritis pain. * ≥3 months duration of chronic severe arthritis pain. * a current VAS pain rating ≥5/10. * Able to complete the treatment for the study period. * Must be fluent in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Untreated psychiatric disturbances that would affect trial participation as judged by the Caregiver or by the clinical study medical professional * Who relies on ventilators * Who had deep brain stimulators, or pacemakers, or implantable electronic devices * Co-morbid conditions that would interfere with study activities or response to treatment, which may include severe chronic pulmonary disease, history of uncontrolled seizures, acute or chronic infectious illness, severe diabetes, kidney failure, or any end-of-life prognosis. * Is participating in another investigational drug or device trial * Has an active infectious disease, such as COVID-19 * Pregnant women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Arthritis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tesla BioHealing Medical Center in Butler-PA

    RECRUITING

    Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001, United States

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