Could a light cap save infant brains after cardiac arrest?
NCT ID NCT07556939
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a special cap that shines near-infrared light on the heads of infants who have had a cardiac arrest in the hospital. The light is meant to reduce brain injury caused when blood flow returns. The trial will include 30 infants with heart disease and will check if the cap is safe and easy to use in the intensive care unit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
near-infrared light delivered via a special cap (LUCID device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new bedside treatment that reduces brain damage in infants after cardiac arrest.
What could go wrong
This is a very early safety study with only 30 infants, so it is not designed to prove the device works. The treatment is experimental and may not improve outcomes.
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Children's Hospital of Michigan (Detroit)
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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