Shine a light on your brain? study tests light therapy for sharper thinking

NCT ID NCT02817061

Summary

This study aimed to see if shining a special near-infrared light on the head could improve brain functions like memory, focus, and mood in healthy adults. Researchers tested 80 volunteers, comparing the light treatment to a placebo. The goal was to gather knowledge about whether this non-invasive light therapy could enhance normal cognitive performance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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