Nanopulse Laser Therapy

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel noninvasive therapy, Nanopulse Laser Therapy (NPLT), to improve recovery following traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 18 years or older at the time of enrollment

Confirmed diagnosis of moderate to severe TBI (clinical assessment and radiographic evidence)

Admission to the neurosurgical or neurocritical care service with anticipated need for intracranial monitoring (e.g., microdialysis, ICP probe)

Able to initiate treatment within 48 hours of admission

Disqualifiers

Patients younger than 18 years of age

Known or suspected pregnancy (verified via urine pregnancy test for females of childbearing age)

Incarcerated individuals or prisoners

Patients with pre-existing implanted cranial devices (e.g., deep brain stimulators) that may interfere with NPLT

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nano-Pulsed Laser Therapy (NPLT)

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups