Red light therapy for IVF embryos: a new hope for fertility?

NCT ID NCT07311928

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether shining a special red light on embryos during IVF can help them grow better. As women age, the energy centers in their cells (mitochondria) weaken, making it harder for embryos to develop. The light therapy aims to boost that energy. Researchers will compare embryos from 200 women who receive the light treatment versus those who don't, looking at how many become usable for transfer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: photobiomodulation (low-level red light therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could improve the number of usable embryos for IVF, potentially increasing pregnancy chances for older women.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on embryo development, not live birth rates. The light therapy may not improve outcomes, and results may not apply to all IVF patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IVF OUTCOMES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University Fertility Center

New York, New York, 10019, United States

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