Could a simple light be the answer to itching?
NCT ID NCT07450716
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive near-infrared LED light device can safely relieve itch. Twenty adults with acute or chronic itch will receive light treatments, and researchers will measure changes in itch intensity using a standard rating scale. The goal is to see if this gentle light therapy can reduce itch without side effects.
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Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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