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Light Therapy

Green Light Therapy for Chronic Pain

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Recruiting
Led By Mohab Ibrahim, PhD, MD.
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
No history of Chronic pain
18-50 years healthy men or women
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up two hours
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study how green light exposure affects different types of pain in humans to better understand the mechanisms of action for this natural pain relief method.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking men and women aged 18-50 who are generally healthy, without chronic pain or neuropathies in certain body areas. It's not suitable for those with colorblindness, uncorrected cataracts, serious mental illness, or tissue damage where testing will occur.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to understand how green light exposure can relieve pain by comparing the effects of green and white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on participants. The mechanisms behind the pain-relieving properties observed in previous studies are being investigated.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves exposure to LED lights rather than drugs or invasive procedures, side effects may be minimal but could include eye strain or headache from prolonged exposure to bright lights.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I do not have a history of chronic pain.
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I am a healthy adult between 18 and 50 years old.
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I don't have nerve issues in my forearms, hands, or upper back.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~two hours
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and two hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Ascending Pain Pathway
Descending Pain Pathway
Secondary outcome measures
Alpha Brain Activities
Beta Brain Activities
Delta Brain Activities
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Green Light ExposureActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects will complete thermal and mechanical pain threshold detection tests and Electroencephalography (EEG). After completion, subjects will be exposed to a green light-emitting diode for two hours. After exposure, thermal and mechanical pain threshold assessments and Electroencephalography (EEG) will be conducted.
Group II: White Light ExposurePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Subjects will complete thermal and mechanical pain threshold detection tests and Electroencephalography (EEG). After completion, subjects will be exposed to a white light-emitting diode for two hours. After exposure, thermal and mechanical pain threshold assessments and Electroencephalography (EEG) will be conducted.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
512 Previous Clinical Trials
148,203 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Chronic Pain
1,452 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Mohab Ibrahim, PhD, MD.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona

Media Library

Green Light Emitting Diode (Light Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05295225 — N/A
Chronic Pain Research Study Groups: Green Light Exposure, White Light Exposure
Chronic Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Green Light Emitting Diode Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05295225 — N/A
Green Light Emitting Diode (Light Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05295225 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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To what extent is the trial participants pool being utilized in this experiment?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov site indicates that this research effort is actively looking for participants, with the initial posting made on June 14th 2022 and the most recent update taking place October 3rd of the same year. 30 volunteers are needed from a single location."

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Is there an ongoing recruitment of participants for this trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this medical trial, which was created on June 14th 2022, is seeking participants at present time. 30 patients are to be recruited from a single centre."

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Is this study open to those aged 40 and above?

"This research project is seeking participants that are over the age of consent but younger than 50."

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Is enrollment open for this clinical experiment?

"To qualify for this experiment, participants must be suffering from chronic pain and aged between 18-50 years old. In total, 30 people are needed to participate in the study."

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What are the primary goals that this clinical trial is attempting to achieve?

"The primary aim of this two-hour clinical trial is to reduce pain pathways. As secondary outcomes, we will be measuring changes in EEG Delta waves (Delta Brain Activities), Theta waves (Theta Brain Activities) and Alpha Waves (Alpha Brain Activity)."

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~7 spots leftby Nov 2024