Blue light therapy may tame inflammation in severe infections

NCT ID NCT03482245

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests if exposure to bright blue light can reduce inflammation and organ damage in patients hospitalized with serious infections like pneumonia, infected joints, or abdominal infections. About 144 adults will be assigned to either blue light or standard hospital light for 3 days. Researchers will measure changes in blood cell counts and inflammatory markers to see if light therapy helps the body respond better to infection.

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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