Light therapy may boost IVF success for older women
NCT ID NCT07425080
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether shining a special red light on eggs and embryos during IVF can help them develop better. As women age, their egg cells have less energy, which can make fertilization and embryo growth harder. The light treatment, called photobiomodulation, aims to boost the cells' energy production. Researchers will enroll 270 women using their own eggs and compare how many usable embryos develop with and without the light treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
photobiomodulation (low-level red light therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to improve IVF success rates, especially for older women.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage dose-finding study, so the best light dose is unknown. The treatment may not improve embryo development or pregnancy rates.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for IVF OUTCOMES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Columbia University Fertility Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10019, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••