Can a light device replace steroid sprays for hay fever?
NCT ID NCT05919316
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a home-use light device (rhinophototherapy) can reduce nasal inflammation and allergy symptoms as well as a standard steroid spray. Thirty-five adults with allergic rhinitis used either the light device for 4.5 minutes three times daily or a steroid spray once daily for two weeks. Researchers measured symptom scores, nasal airflow, and looked at tissue samples for inflammation and damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
rhinophototherapy (light device) and mometasone furoate nasal spray (steroid)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option for managing allergic rhinitis symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires daily use and may not be more effective than standard sprays.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Otorhinolaryngology Department, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras
Kuala Lumpur, Cheras, 56000, Malaysia