Can infrared light soothe Crohn's? new trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06146816

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Shmuel Kivity, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether far-infrared (fIR) light therapy is safe and can ease symptoms in people with Crohn's disease. Forty participants will receive 10 weekly sessions of fIR at different intensities or a sham treatment. Researchers will monitor side effects, symptom scores, and stool markers to see if this device-based approach offers any benefit.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: far-infrared (fIR) photobiomodulation therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-invasive option to help manage Crohn's disease symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory trial with only 40 participants. It may not show clear benefit, and there is a risk of minor burns from the device.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease Inflammation inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CROHN DISEASE IBD INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dep. of Gastroenterology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
RECRUITING

Tel Aviv, Israel

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