Red light therapy: a new way to boost blood flow?
NCT ID NCT02370199
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether shining red light on the leg can increase blood flow in healthy adults. Forty participants will receive red light and a contrast agent called Definity to measure blood flow with ultrasound. The goal is to learn more about how light affects circulation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 670 nm red light and octafluoropropane (Definity) contrast agent
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help understand how red light affects blood flow, possibly leading to new therapies for circulation problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to patients. The contrast agent carries rare risks like allergic reactions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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