Can a pet stain detector also measure health? UV flashlight study explores new nitric oxide test
NCT ID NCT04903535
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
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
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