Laser light may help heal the brain after injury

NCT ID NCT07520383

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early study tests a new, noninvasive laser treatment called Nano-Pulsed Laser Therapy (NPLT) for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can be given soon after injury. Researchers will also check if the laser changes certain brain signals. The study plans to enroll 30 adults in the hospital.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nano-pulsed laser therapy (NPLT) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new noninvasive treatment to help brain recovery after traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 30 people, so it is mainly checking safety and feasibility. It may not show clear benefit, and results may not apply to all TBI patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TBI (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, 77555-0133, United States

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