Can laser light beat chronic fatigue? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07546539
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether low-level laser therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in 40 adults with chronic fatigue syndrome. Participants will receive either active laser or a sham treatment three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure fatigue, pain, sleep, and well-being over a year.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
low-level laser therapy (photobiomodulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease fatigue and improve daily life for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment may not outperform a placebo, and benefits could be modest.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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