Can a light bulb heal the brain? VA tests LED therapy for vets
NCT ID NCT02404402
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether shining special LED lights on the head could help veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD think more clearly and feel better. Eight veterans received the noninvasive light treatment, and researchers measured changes in memory, attention, mood, and sleep. The goal was to see if this simple approach could ease symptoms and improve daily life.
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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