Assessing Feasibility of Prolonged Repetitive Near Infrared Light Stimulation in Early to Mid-Stage Dementia

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Mild to Moderate Dementia

In brief

This study will gather data to see if infrared and near infrared light frequency can increase the activity of brain cells and provide support for the cell's ability to repair and protect themselves against further damage.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03750409

Run by

Baylor Research Institute

People needed

100

Starts

2018-10-15

Expected to finish

2026-07-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-11

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 50-85 years with an independently provided diagnosis of dementia, probable Alzheimer's type.
• Dementia symptoms not greater than early to mid-stage dementia
• Generally healthy as indicated by recent physical examination within the last 6 months
• If labs are available within the last 6 months, renal function, hepatic function, cardiac function should be normal

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed actively growing intracranial pathology (tumors etc.)
• Misusing illegal substances or alcohol
• Previous history of stroke
• History of aggression or violence
• History of major psychiatric illness
• No underlying CNS pathology (confined to tumor, epilepsy only)

Where it is running

• Quietmind Foundation — Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
• Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Temple — Temple, Texas, United States

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