Light before walk: new hope for PAD patients?

NCT ID NCT06399900

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether shining a special red light on the legs every day before a walking session can help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther. PAD causes leg pain and difficulty walking due to poor blood flow. The study will compare real light treatment to a sham (fake) light in 32 adults aged 50 and older with PAD, measuring how far they can walk in six minutes after four months.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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