Red light therapy shows promise for controlling myopia in children
NCT ID NCT05606237
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a low-level red-light device can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 8 to 13. Participants use the device for 3 minutes twice a day. The goal is to see if it reduces eye growth and prevents worsening vision, building on promising results from a Chinese study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-level red-light therapy device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a quick, non-invasive way to control myopia in children, reducing the need for glasses or contacts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The therapy requires twice-daily sessions, which may be hard to maintain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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