NCT07509177Recruiting
An Examination of Whether Infrared Light Therapy Can Reduce Stress in People With Epilepsy
Photobiomodulation Radiant Intervention for Stress in Epilepsy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 23 Apr 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Do you have Epilepsy? Would you like to participate in a study using PhotoBioModulation (PBM)? PBM is being researched for potential benefits in resolving many stress-related brain disorders. It is a non-invasive technique that delivers light energy to cells and tissues that can promote brain stabilization and self-regulation, cell repair, reduce oxidative stress, and enhance cellular function. We ask you to participate for about 3-4 months and come to our facility for 30 minute sessions 3x a week for 15 weeks. You will receive extensive metabolic testing and an Õura ring for your participation.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 80 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 25 Mar 2026
- Start date
- 11 Aug 2025
- Primary completion date
- 11 Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Cynthia Kerson
- Diseases
- Epilepsy
- NCT number
- NCT07509177
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 80
- From 11 Aug 2025 to the primary completion date, 11 Aug 2026
- 4 sites in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Who the study is looking for
- • \>18 YO
- Epilepsy - medical diagnosis with at least one seizure within the past 6 months: diagnosis to be obtained from medical records from the treating physician by signature of HIPAA-compliant medical release form
- Agreement to maintain or reduce medication regimen (based upon prescribers' advice)
- Available for intake, baseline, post-treatment, 6-month follow-up assessments, and 45 sessions of PBM
- Willingness to wear an Õura ring at all times (except for charging) for the duration of the study.
- Exclusion:
- \< 17 YO
- Substance use
- Personality disorders
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Mold toxicity
- Metabolic measures thresholded based on participant type
- Increase in current medication (dosage and/or type)
- No new medications prescribed (reduction as prescribed by prescribing physician OK)
- Current brain bleed
- Acute TBI within the last 12 months
- History of neuromodulation, including ECT
- Brain implants/pumps/shunts
- History of brain surgery
- Hormone replacement therapy for menopause or gender transition
- Untreated sleep disorders
Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (4)
Sites in registry order. Save your city in your profile to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Mind Wellness Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Cincinnati | United States | Recruiting |
| Houston Neuroscience Brain Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Houston | United States | Recruiting |
| Brain Health Center Miami Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | North Miami | United States | Recruiting |
| Holly Maggiano, MD Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Warren | United States | Recruiting |
This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.