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Laser light may speed up recovery for elite soldiers

NCT ID NCT06380179

Symptom relief Sponsor: Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether shining a low-level laser on the thighs after exercise helps Special Forces soldiers recover faster and perform better. Twenty-nine soldiers received either real or fake laser treatment three times a week for three weeks. Researchers measured their jump performance, muscle strength, pain, fatigue, and sleep using special devices and questionnaires. The goal was to see if this simple, noninvasive therapy could become a regular part of military training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Low-level laser therapy (photobiomodulation) applied to the thigh muscles
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, noninvasive way to help athletes and soldiers recover faster after intense training.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in a very specific group (Special Forces soldiers), so results may not apply to the general public. The treatment is only for recovery, not for treating any disease.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

29 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Active-Duty Special Forces Personnel (18-series) * Able to read and understand English language for consent purposes * Able to commit to study intervention and follow-up * Able to participate in THOR3 coach-lead training, without restriction Exclusion Criteria: * Obese (body fat \> 25%) * Cardiovascular disease * Use of select medications (e.g., statins, diuretics, hypertensive agents) * Female * Tattoo in treatment area (body region) * Diagnosis with porphyria (light induced allergy) or photosensitive eczema * Current use of medications associated with sensitivity to heat or light (e.g., amiodarone, chlorpromazine, doxycycline, hydrochlorothiazide, nalidixic acid, naproxen, piroxicam, tetracycline, thioridazine, voriconazole) * Use of pacemaker/underlying cardiac disease * Diagnosed with autoimmune disease(s) * Albinism * Peripheral Neuropathy

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Low level laser therapy Performance enhancement Photobiomodulation therapy Photomedicine Quadriceps Special operations readiness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord

    Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, 98433, United States

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