Green light therapy: a new hope for chronic pain sufferers?

NCT ID NCT03677206

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether daily exposure to green LED light can reduce chronic pain. 55 adults with conditions like fibromyalgia or nerve pain will use a green or white light device at home for 2 hours each day over 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, medication use, and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

green LED light

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage chronic pain at home.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-stage trial with only 55 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be no better than white light.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chemotherapy-induced neuropathy Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia infectious neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Banner University Medical Center South

    Tucson, Arizona, 85713, United States