Evaluating the Technology and Assessing the Biological Effects of Commercially Available PhotoBioModulation Devices

Description

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) involves applying non-ionizing forms of light from sources including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and near infrared spectrum, to the body to enhance performance, stimulate healing, modulate recovery, and improve health. The investigators will conduct a single-blinded randomized-control trial with sham control to investigate the effectiveness of providing PBMT in a military population, translating this cutting-edge research to application in the operational setting.

Conditions

Physiological Wellness

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Study overview

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) involves applying non-ionizing forms of light from sources including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and near infrared spectrum, to the body to enhance performance, stimulate healing, modulate recovery, and improve health. The investigators will conduct a single-blinded randomized-control trial with sham control to investigate the effectiveness of providing PBMT in a military population, translating this cutting-edge research to application in the operational setting.

Evaluating the Technology and Assessing the Biological Effects of Commercially Available PhotoBioModulation Devices

Evaluating the Technology and Assessing the Biological Effects of Commercially Available PhotoBioModulation Devices

Condition
Physiological Wellness
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Beavercreek

Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Beavercreek, Ohio, United States, 45324

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Active-duty military personnel, government civilians, and government contractors
  • 2. Between the ages of 18-45 years old (inclusive)
  • 3. Ability to read and understand English language
  • 4. Willingness and ability to commit to study procedures, including study intervention and follow-up
  • 1. Body fat \> 40%
  • 2. Weight exceeds 300lbs
  • 3. Height exceeds 7ft 3in
  • 4. \> 10% of full body coverage of tattoos
  • 5. Cardiovascular disease requiring medical management
  • 6. Currently utilizing a pacemaker
  • 7. Currently utilizing select medications (e.g., statins, diuretics, antihypertensive agents)
  • 8. Currently utilizing medications associated with sensitivity to heat or light (e.g., amiodarone, chlorpromazine, doxycycline, hydrochlorothiazide, nalidixic acid, naproxen, piroxicam, tetracycline, thioridazine, voriconazole)
  • 9. Currently undergoing treatment for a brain-related injury
  • 10. Diagnosis of autoimmune diseases
  • 11. Diagnosis of porphyria (light induced allergy) or photosensitive eczema
  • 12. Diagnosis of Cancer
  • 13. Diagnosis of epilepsy and/or being seizure prone
  • 14. Diagnosis of diabetes
  • 15. Diagnosis of Lupus Erythematosus
  • 16. Diagnosis of retinal disease
  • 17. Uncontrolled thyroid disease (known problem with no medical management)
  • 18. Cirrhosis of the liver
  • 19. Impaired blood clotting (from medication or underlying condition)
  • 20. Photophobia
  • 21. Albinism/achromasia
  • 22. Currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study (6 weeks)
  • 23. Currently participating in any other intervention-based research studies other than protocol FWR20220097H that may confound results.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

United States Air Force Research Laboratory,

Jason Eckerle, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, United States Air Force Research Laboratory

Study Record Dates

2028-09-01