Flashing light may boost brain waves in memory loss
NCT ID NCT07318038
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether rhythmic light therapy can improve brain activity and memory in 20 people with mild cognitive impairment. Participants sat through three one-hour sessions with different light patterns while their brain waves were recorded. The goal was to see if certain light flickers increase brain synchrony and working memory.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Flickering light device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 people. It only measured short-term brain changes, not long-term benefits. The light therapy may not help everyone.
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Locations
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States