Autism Research Project With Non-Invasive Near-Infrared Light Stimulation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age4-60
SponsorFrancisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD

About this trial

The investigators have previously shown that the administration of low-level infrared light is a safe and non-invasive procedure which improves cognition and emotion, as well as enhances brain metabolic activity. Based on previous studies, the investigators hypothesize that this methodology, called low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation, could be used to improve behavioral symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 4-60 years

Disqualifiers

Current pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Transcranial infrared light stimulation
  • Sham

Treatment groups

280 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD

Lead sponsor

University of Texas at Austin

Sponsor institution