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Can a pet stain detector also measure health? UV flashlight study explores new nitric oxide test
NCT ID NCT04903535
First seen Feb 12, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether shining a UV flashlight on the skin changes nitric oxide levels, as part of developing a new, noninvasive way to measure certain molecules in the body. Researchers will recruit 150 healthy adults and children, expose their ear lobes, hands, or foreheads to UV light, and measure nitric oxide before and after. The goal is to see if this simple method could replace more invasive current techniques.
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Locations
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Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Wells Center for Pediatric Research
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Alonefire SV003 10W 365nm UV Flashlight
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simpler, noninvasive way to measure nitric oxide in the body, potentially aiding research on various health conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 150 participants. It only measures a temporary change in nitric oxide, not any health outcome. The method may not prove practical or accurate.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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