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Could light beds reduce inflammation? military study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06403644

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: United States Air Force Research Laboratory Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether lying in a special light bed (photobiomodulation) can lower inflammation and improve wellness. Researchers will compare active light beds to sham (fake) beds in 41 military personnel. They will measure blood and saliva markers of inflammation, heart rate, pain, mental energy, and sleepiness. The goal is to see if this technology could help with recovery and performance in operational settings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Photobiomodulation light bed therapy (low and high power)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to reduce inflammation and improve recovery for military personnel.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 41 participants. It tests short-term effects, not long-term health. Results may not apply to the general public.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Active-duty military personnel, government civilians, and government contractors 2. Between the ages of 18-45 years old (inclusive) 3. Ability to read and understand English language 4. Willingness and ability to commit to study procedures, including study intervention and follow-up Exclusion Criteria: 1. Body fat \> 40% 2. Weight exceeds 300lbs 3. Height exceeds 7ft 3in 4. \> 10% of full body coverage of tattoos 5. Cardiovascular disease requiring medical management 6. Currently utilizing a pacemaker 7. Currently utilizing select medications (e.g., statins, diuretics, antihypertensive agents) 8. Currently utilizing medications associated with sensitivity to heat or light (e.g., amiodarone, chlorpromazine, doxycycline, hydrochlorothiazide, nalidixic acid, naproxen, piroxicam, tetracycline, thioridazine, voriconazole) 9. Currently undergoing treatment for a brain-related injury 10. Diagnosis of autoimmune diseases 11. Diagnosis of porphyria (light induced allergy) or photosensitive eczema 12. Diagnosis of Cancer 13. Diagnosis of epilepsy and/or being seizure prone 14. Diagnosis of diabetes 15. Diagnosis of Lupus Erythematosus 16. Diagnosis of retinal disease 17. Uncontrolled thyroid disease (known problem with no medical management) 18. Cirrhosis of the liver 19. Impaired blood clotting (from medication or underlying condition) 20. Photophobia 21. Albinism/achromasia 22. Currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study (6 weeks) 23. Currently participating in any other intervention-based research studies other than protocol FWR20220097H that may confound results.

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Locations

  • Wright Patterson Air Force Base

    Beavercreek, Ohio, 45324, United States