Could a light hat stop seizures? new study tests infrared therapy
NCT ID NCT07145489
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether wearing a hat with infrared lights for 30 minutes each day can reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The treatment has shown promise in animals but is new for humans. Researchers will track seizure rates and how well people tolerate the daily therapy over 6 months.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
infrared light (photobiomodulation) delivered by a hat
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-invasive way to reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small pilot study with only 13 people. It has not been tested in humans for epilepsy before, so it may not reduce seizures or could be uncomfortable to use daily.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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