Shining a light on pain relief: new study tests retinal stimulation

NCT ID NCT05956067

First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study explores whether specific colors of light presented to the eyes can lessen chronic pain in people with low back pain or fibromyalgia. Sixty adults will wear a light device for 2 hours daily over 5 days. The goal is to understand how light affects pain sensitivity and to guide future pain therapies.

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Locations

  • University Of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States

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