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Testing whole-body light therapy

Researchers study light-based treatment applied to the body, checking safety and changes in movement and thinking in Parkinson’s.

Testing a treatment or activity · Study reference: NCT07271927

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Start (reported actual date)
2025-02-12
Main measurements finished (planned)
2025-11-30
Study finished (planned)
2025-12-31

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Changes we have recorded
  • 2026-10-11 — recruiting

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Who can join?

Age 40 years and over · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: all

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-3 based on medical history and examination * Adults aged 40 years or older * Individuals able to walk independently Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with severe cognitive impairment (Korean Mini-Mental State Examination \[K-MMSE\] score ≤ 9) making it difficult to understand and perform tasks * Patients with dementia other than Parkinson's disease dementia * Individuals with implanted medical or other electronic devices * Individuals with severe neuropsychiatric disorders * Individuals treated for alcohol dependence within 6 months prior to screening * Individuals with a history of suicide attempts * Individuals with a history of seizures * Individuals experiencing dyspnea while sitting at rest * Individuals with visual impairment preventing them from reading ordinary text even with corrective lenses * Individuals with hearing impairment preventing them from understanding conversation even with a hearing aid * Individuals who have participated in two or more clinical trials in the same year or in another clinical trial within the past 6 months * Women and men of childbearing potential who are planning pregnancy during the trial or who do not agree to use appropriate contraceptive methods * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Individuals deemed medically inappropriate for participation by the principal investigator or study staff based on clinically significant findings not otherwise specified above
Full study name & original research details

Official study title

Evaluation Study of the Effects and Safety of Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Therapy on Motor and Cognitive Changes in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Short title used by the registry

Whole-Body Photobiomodulation for Motor and Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease

Original description

This study aims to exploratorily evaluate the extent of motor and cognitive changes, as well as the safety, resulting from approximately 10 weeks of whole-body photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy (about three sessions per week, once daily, 20 minutes per session) in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Conditions reported: PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)

Registry records for this study

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Study type
Interventional
Interventions
Photobiomodulation
Phases
NA
Sponsor
Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Start date reported by registry
2025-02-12 (actual)

Registry updated: 2025-12-09 · Status last verified by the registry submitter: 2025-11

Registry records retrieved 2026-10-13 (UTC). Individual records may have older updates. Recruitment and eligibility must be confirmed with the study team.

Contact the research team

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Jisoo Baik · 082+055-360-4159 · zisoo@pusan.ac.kr

Study locations

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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Recruiting

Youjin Jeong · +82-55-360-4720 · gamza33@naver.com

The original descriptions and participation rules come from the registry. Participation is voluntary and does not guarantee benefit.