Could a light cap ease autism symptoms? small study shows promise
NCT ID NCT06352372
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a wearable cap that shines near-infrared light on the brain (called tPBM) in 6 autistic children aged 4–12 who also had abnormal brain waves or epilepsy. The children wore the device twice a week for 10 weeks. Researchers looked for improvements in focus, speech, eye contact, and behavior. The goal was to see if this gentle light therapy could ease autism symptoms safely.
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Rossignol Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85050, United States
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