Red light therapy shows promise for Kids' eyesight

NCT ID NCT07104513

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether using a special red light device twice a day can help prevent or control nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 5 to 16. Researchers are following 3,000 kids who have used the therapy for at least a year, some for up to three years or more. The goal is to see how well it works over time and what factors, like how consistently it's used, affect the results.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

repeated low-level red-light therapy (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a non-invasive, drug-free option to slow or prevent myopia progression in children, reducing the need for glasses or contacts.

What could go wrong

This is an observational follow-up study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by individual differences and compliance. Long-term safety and effectiveness are still being evaluated.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 120120, China

  • Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, China