Could light therapy help save sight in dry macular degeneration?
NCT ID NCT02725762
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a non-invasive light treatment called photobiomodulation can improve vision and slow vision loss in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Participants receive either active light therapy or a sham (inactive) treatment over 12 months. The goal is to see if this approach can safely help preserve eyesight in those with the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- light therapy (photobiomodulation) via the LT-300 device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a non-invasive treatment option to help preserve vision in people with dry age-related macular degeneration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not improve vision or could have unknown side effects.
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Conditions
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1929 Bayview Avenue, Unit 117
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3E8, Canada
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