Could colored light be the new cure for Athlete's knee pain?

NCT ID NCT06306664

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding yellow or green light therapy to standard care (ice and exercises) can reduce pain and improve knee function in 60 athletes with jumper's knee. Participants will receive either yellow light, green light, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if colored light helps more than standard treatment alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease knee pain and improve function in athletes with jumper's knee.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The light therapy may not provide more benefit than standard treatments like ice and exercise.

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