Studies and articles supporting the use of Near-Infrared Light Therapy (NIR)
1. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Concussions
- “Significant Improvements in Cognitive Performance Post-TBI Following Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy”
his study examines the potential of red and NIR light to improve cognitive function in chronic mild TBI patients. - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4043367/
- “MGH-led Study Shows Light Therapy is Safe, Modulates Brain Repair, and May Benefit Patients with Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury”
Research indicating that light therapy can modulate brain repair and benefit TBI patients. - https://www.massgeneral.org/news/press-release/mgh-led-study-shows-light-therapy-is-safe-modulates-brain-repair-and-may-benefit-patients-with-moderate-traumatic-brain-injury
- 2. Stroke Recovery
- “Light Therapy Holds Promise for Stroke Patients”
- Article discussing how stimulating brain circuits with light can improve recovery from a stroke
- https://fringeheals.com/blog/red-light-therapy-for-stroke/
- “Photobiomodulation for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke”
review highlighting how NIR light therapy can stimulate healing and protect tissue in stroke patients. - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29131369/
- 3. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- “A Pilot Study of Near-Infrared Light Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease”
his study suggests that NIR light treatment is safe and potentially beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients, improving cognitive function and daily activities. - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36373323/
- “Light Therapy and Dementia”
n article discussing the potential benefits of light therapy for people with dementia, including improved sleep and reduced restlessness. - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/treatments/alternative-therapies/light-therapy-and-dementia
- 4. Parkinson’s Disease
- “Light Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease”
n article explaining how NIR light may improve mitochondrial function and regulate cell signaling in Parkinson’s patients. - https://www.apdaparkinson.org/light-therapy-for-parkinsons-disease/
- “Near-Infrared Light for People at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease”
study testing whether NIR light stimulation can enhance cognition in older adults at increased risk for Alzheimer’s, which may have implications for Parkinson’s as well - https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials/near-infrared-light-people-risk-alzheimers-disease
- 5. Depression and Anxiety
- “Red Light Therapy’s Role in Mental Health”
n article discussing how red light therapy shows promise in alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental disorders. - https://www.treatmentindiana.com/red-light-therapys-role-in-mental-health/
- “Light Therapy: Not Just for Seasonal Depression?”
Harvard Health article explaining how light therapy can help improve major depression and perinatal depression. - https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/light-therapy-not-just-for-seasonal-depression-202210282840
- 6. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- “Light Therapy in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review”
review indicating that light therapy is associated with significant improvement in PTSD symptom severity. - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11242885/
- “PTSD | Neuronic | Light Therapy for Brain Health”
n article discussing how pulsed transcranial red/NIR light therapy can improve cerebral blood flow and cognitive function in veterans with chronic TBI, which may also benefit those with PTSD. - https://www.neuronic.online/applications/ptsd
- 7. Migraine and Chronic Headaches
- “Light Therapy in Chronic Migraine”
study showing that light therapy has promising signs in providing substantial symptom relief for chronic migraines. - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38865075/
- “Migraine Relief with Red Light Therapy”
An article explaining how red light therapy can manage and alleviate the symptoms of migraines by stimulating cellular activity and reducing inflammation - https://chirosc.com/peak-recovery/migraine-relief-with-red-light-therapy/