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Laser light may help heal the brain after injury

NCT ID NCT07520383

Disease control Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early study tests a new, noninvasive laser treatment called Nano-Pulsed Laser Therapy (NPLT) for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can be given soon after injury. Researchers will also check if the laser changes certain brain signals. The study plans to enroll 30 adults in the hospital.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Nano-pulsed laser therapy (NPLT) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new noninvasive treatment to help brain recovery after traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 30 people, so it is mainly checking safety and feasibility. It may not show clear benefit, and results may not apply to all TBI patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older at the time of enrollment * Confirmed diagnosis of moderate to severe TBI (clinical assessment and radiographic evidence) * Admission to the neurosurgical or neurocritical care service with anticipated need for intracranial monitoring (e.g., microdialysis, ICP probe) * Able to initiate treatment within 48 hours of admission * Informed consent obtained from patient or legally authorized representative Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years of age * Known or suspected pregnancy (verified via urine pregnancy test for females of childbearing age) * Incarcerated individuals or prisoners * Patients with pre-existing implanted cranial devices (e.g., deep brain stimulators) that may interfere with NPLT * Patients with severe scalp injury or open wounds at intended treatment site * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to adhesives or device components

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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TBI (traumatic brain injury)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77555-0133, United States

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