Light shines on brain injury: new study tests hope for older adults
NCT ID NCT06956404
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests a light therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) in 70 older adults (ages 55-85) who had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury 1-2 years ago. The goal is to see if shining light on the head can increase blood flow to the brain and improve thinking skills like memory and attention. Participants will receive the light treatment and be monitored for side effects.
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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