Could a light helmet slow Alzheimer's? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT06160908

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tests whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head (called photobiomodulation) can safely help people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 38 adults aged 50–90 will receive either real or fake light treatments daily for 16 weeks, then everyone can get the real light for up to 4 years. Researchers will measure changes in memory, thinking, and daily function to see if the light therapy works.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, 100053, China

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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