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Down Syndrome Research
Down Syndrome Research

Down Syndrome: TransPhoM-DS Study

Ongoing clinical trial investigating tPBM effects on language, attention, memory, and neural oscillations in individuals with Down syndrome using EEG assessments.

18-30 yrs
6 weeks
Autism Spectrum Research
Autism Spectrum Research

High-Functioning Autism in Adults

MGH study showing 50% response rate with significant improvements in social awareness, communication, and repetitive behaviors after 8 weeks of tPBM.

10 Adults
50% Response
Autism Children Research
Pediatric Autism Research

Autism in Children Ages 2-6

Randomized sham-controlled trial with 30 children showing significant improvements in CARS scores and EEG delta wave patterns after 8 weeks.

30 Children
RCT Design
Depression Research
Depression Research

Major Depression: ELATED-2 Trial

Pilot RCT demonstrating significant reduction in HAM-D scores with NIR light therapy targeting dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

810nm NIR
F3/F4 Sites
Depression Meta-Analysis
Depression Meta-Analysis

Depression Meta-Analysis 2024

Systematic review of 11 RCTs showing significant improvements in depression symptoms and sleep quality with photobiomodulation therapy.

11 RCTs
p < 0.001
Anxiety Depression Research
Anxiety & Depression Research

Anxiety, Depression & Addiction

Double-blind RCT with 70 patients showing sustained reductions in anxiety, depression, and opioid craving at 3-month follow-up.

70 Patients
3-Month Follow-up
Anxiety Animal Research
Anxiety Research

Anxiety & Depression Mechanisms

Mouse model study showing optimal anti-anxiety effects at 8 J/cm² through increased serotonin and decreased nitric oxide levels in brain.

8 J/cm² Optimal
5-HT Increase
Cognitive Enhancement Research
Cognitive Enhancement

Mild Cognitive Impairment Study

Pilot RCT showing improved MMSE scores and enhanced brain metabolism with increased lactate/pyruvate levels indicating mitochondrial activation.

MCI Patients
MRS Imaging
TBI PTSD Research
TBI & PTSD Research

Traumatic Brain Injury & PTSD

Studies in chronic TBI patients showing improvements in cognition, PTSD symptoms, sleep quality, and increased cerebral blood flow.

Chronic TBI
CBF Increase
TBI Meta-Analysis
TBI Systematic Review

TBI Cognitive Function Review

Systematic review showing tPBM improves attention, verbal fluency, and memory in chronic TBI patients through increased gray matter volume and CBF.

Chronic TBI
Cognitive Gains
Sleep Research
Sleep Research

Sleep & Depression: Wearable Device

RCT with 48 patients using self-administered wearable tPBM device showing improvements in depression symptoms and sleep quality.

Sleep Quality
Home Use
MS Mouse Research
MS Preclinical Research

MS: Dorsoventral PBM Study

Groundbreaking mouse model study showing dorsoventral PBM safely reduces inflammation and sensorimotor deficits in MS model.

EAE Model
Anti-inflammatory
MS Clinical Research
MS Clinical Trial

MS: IL-10 & Nitrites Study

RCT in relapsing-remitting MS patients showing PBM positively modulates IL-10 expression and improves anti-inflammatory response.

RRMS Patients
IL-10 Increase
MS Systematic Review
MS Systematic Review

MS: Systematic Review 2024

Comprehensive review showing PBM improves motor, sensory, and cognitive functions in MS patients with no adverse effects reported.

8 Studies
Safe & Effective
Stroke NEST-1 Research
Stroke NEST-1 Trial

Stroke: NEST-1 Trial

First human stroke trial with 120 patients showing significant improvements in NIHSS scores at 90 days with 808nm transcranial laser therapy.

120 Patients
808nm TLT
Stroke NEST-3 Research
Stroke NEST-3 Trial

Stroke: NEST-3 Phase 3

Large pivotal trial with 1000 patients testing NeuroThera laser system for acute ischemic stroke within 24 hours of onset.

1000 Patients
24h Window
Stroke Review
Stroke Systematic Review

Stroke: tPBM Potential 2024

Comprehensive review of tPBM for stroke showing enhanced mitochondrial function, neurogenesis, and reduced neuroinflammation.

Neuroprotection
Neurogenesis
Healthy Adults Research
Healthy Adults Study

Healthy Adults: Cognitive Enhancement

Meta-analysis showing tPBM improves memory, attention, and executive function in healthy individuals with task-related fNIRS evidence.

Cognitive Boost
fNIRS Verified
ADHD Research
ADHD Research

ADHD: Attention & Executive Function

Narrative review showing tPBM as promising intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, with potential therapeutic effects on attention and executive function.

Review Study
Executive Function
Migraine Research
Migraine Research

Post-COVID Headache & Orofacial Pain

RCT demonstrating vascular photobiomodulation reduces tension-type headache and orofacial pain in post-COVID-19 patients persisting for more than 3 months.

RCT Design
Pain Reduction
Fibromyalgia Research
Fibromyalgia Research

Fibromyalgia Pain & Cognition

Triple-blinded RCT showing whole-body PBM reduces pain scores, improves quality of life, and decreases psychological factors in fibromyalgia patients.

42 Patients
QoL Improved
Bipolar Research
Bipolar Disorder Research

Bipolar Disorder: Mitochondrial Effects

Study showing prefrontal PBM produces beneficial mitochondrial and oxygenation effects in older adults with bipolar disorder, improving metabolic function.

Older Adults
Mitochondrial
CFS Research
Chronic Fatigue Research

ME/CFS: Feasibility Study

Ongoing feasibility study assessing 670nm red light PBM to improve mitochondrial function, physical capacity and cognitive function in ME/CFS patients.

Energy Increase
Mitochondrial
Neuropathy Research
Neuropathy Research

Neurological Applications of PBM

Comprehensive review of PBM devices and applications showing potential for treating various neurological conditions including neuropathic pain and cognitive dysfunction.

Neurological
Review Study
Post-Surgical Research
Post-Surgical Research

PBM in Cognitive Function Enhancement

Systematic review confirming tPBM improves cognitive function across various populations, with potential applications in post-surgical cognitive recovery.

Cognitive
82.9% Positive
Schizophrenia Research
Schizophrenia Research

PBM for Psychological Disorders

Systematic review showing PBM as promising tool for psychological disorders, with evidence for modulating cognitive processes and treating various conditions.

36 Studies
Promising
Concussion Research
Concussion Research

tPBM for TBI & Concussion

Systematic review showing tPBM improves cognitive function in TBI patients through enhanced cerebral blood flow and neural connectivity.

TBI Recovery
CBF Improved
Gulf War Illness Research
Gulf War Illness Research

Gulf War Illness: Multi-Symptom

Controlled trial showing transcranial PBM improves cognitive function and quality of life in veterans with Gulf War Illness multi-symptom presentation.

Veterans
QoL Improved
Addiction Research
Addiction Research

Substance Use & Mood Disorders

Systematic review showing PBM therapy’s potential for mood disorders, with applications in addiction recovery through mood stabilization.

Review Study
Mood Support
Autism Sensory Research
Autism Sensory Research

Autism: tPBM Effects on Executive Function

Study showing tPBM improves executive function deficits in adults with high-functioning autism, including inhibition and emotional control.

HF-ASD Adults
Executive Function
Aging Prevention Research
Aging Prevention Research

Cognitive Enhancement in Older Adults

RCT showing tPBM increases cognition and serum BDNF levels in adults over 50 years, potentially preventing cognitive decline and dementia.

Adults 50+
BDNF Increase
COVID Brain Fog Research
COVID Brain Fog Research

Post-COVID Cognitive Symptoms

Review highlighting PBM’s potential role in treating post-COVID conditions including brain fog, through improved cellular energy and immune function.

Long COVID
Brain Fog
Teen Depression Research
Adolescent Depression

Depression & Anxiety: Meta-Analysis

Systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 RCTs confirming PBM as effective treatment for depression, including potential applications in adolescents.

11 RCTs
Effective
Chemobrain Research
Chemobrain Research

tPBM for Cognitive Enhancement

Systematic review showing tPBM improves cognitive function in various populations, with potential applications for chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment.

Cognitive
35 Studies
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