Light therapy glasses show promise for IBS relief
NCT ID NCT06676488
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether wearing bright light glasses each morning could improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and reduce leaky gut. Five adults with IBS used the light device for two weeks. The goal was to see if the light therapy eases belly pain, bloating, and bowel issues by fixing the body's internal clock.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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