Can a light cap cure the tiredness that sleep apnea treatment leaves behind?
NCT ID NCT06698809
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Many people with obstructive sleep apnea still feel very sleepy during the day even after using a CPAP machine. This study tests a device called tPBM, which shines red and near-infrared light on the scalp to change brain activity. Researchers will measure brain blood flow and sleepiness scores in 22 adults to see if this light treatment can help.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-drug way to ease daytime sleepiness in people whose sleep apnea is already treated.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small pilot study (22 people) testing a first-of-its-kind approach. It may show no benefit, and the results may not apply to everyone with OSA.
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States