Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

The Effect of Near-infrared Light Therapy on Brain Function and Cognition in Young and Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

University of Oklahoma

Conditions:

Cognition

Neurovascular Coupling Mechanism and Cognitive Function

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test whether transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique using near-infrared light, can improve brain blood flow regu...

Detailed Description

Cognitive decline is a major cause of disability in older adults, and vascular pathologies play a critical role in the genesis of age-related cognitive impairment. Despite advances in understanding th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age: 21-85 years of age
  • Adequate hearing and visual acuity to participate in the examinations
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Competence to provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Active CNS disease including multiple sclerosis, uncontrolled seizures, active brain cancer
  • Cerebrovascular accident other than TIA within 60 days prior to Visit 0
  • Major psychiatric disease, including major depression not currently controlled on medications, alcohol or drug abuse
  • Participant currently uses commercial brain stimulation / neuromodulation device or an experimental device as part of a research study, e.g. tDCS, tACS, TBS, DBS, TMS, TPBM, etc.
  • Participant currently takes dietary supplements with an expected cerebrovascular benefit, such as NAD- or NR-supplementum, L-citrullin, urolithin
  • Unstable medical condition, including uncontrolled diabetes, chronic heart issues, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Stage 2 hypertension uncontrolled by medication (\>160/100 mmHg)
  • Any other medical condition or medication which, in the opinion of investigator, would render the patient inappropriate or too unstable to complete the study protocol.
  • Pregnancy or trying to become pregnant in the next 1 months (self-reported), breastfeeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 29 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07209683

Start Date

September 29 2025

End Date

December 31 2026

Last Update

October 7 2025

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University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73104