Light-Based brain cap could replace radiation scans for kids
NCT ID NCT05642221
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether two light-based technologies, fNIRS and DCS, can safely measure brain activity in children with rare neurocognitive disorders like Niemann-Pick disease and Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome. 73 participants, including healthy volunteers, wore a cap with lights and sensors while doing computer tasks. The goal was to see if these scans are practical and safe, not to treat any condition.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, radiation-free way to study brain activity in children with neurocognitive disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (73 participants) focused on feasibility, not treatment. It may not show clear differences between groups or lead to clinical use.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States