Bright blue light may tame inflammation in severe infections

NCT ID NCT03482245

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

Summary

This study tests whether exposure to bright blue light can reduce inflammation and organ damage in people hospitalized with serious infections like pneumonia, infected joints, or abdominal infections. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either blue-enriched light or standard hospital light for 3 days. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers and organ function to see if light therapy helps the body respond better to infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial arthritis infective arthritis Intraabdominal Infections necrotizing soft tissue infection pneumonia Sepsis Soft Tissue Infections

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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