Shining a light on PAD: simple home therapy could ease walking pain
NCT ID NCT06165016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a far red light device on the legs for 10 minutes twice a day can improve walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The trial involves 32 adults aged 50 and older with PAD. Participants use the light at home for four months, and researchers measure changes in how far they can walk in six minutes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
far red light therapy device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home treatment to help people with PAD walk farther and with less pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 32 participants. The treatment may not improve walking distance more than a sham light, and results may not apply to everyone with PAD.
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Locations
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States