Light therapy for memory problems and Alzheimer's disease

This study is testing photobiomodulation—a special near-infrared light therapy applied to the forehead—to see if it can help improve thinking skills and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. The light device is cleared by the FDA but is being tested here in a new way, specifically for brain health. Researchers want to learn whether the treatment improves thinking and whether it changes certain markers in the blood related to brain inflammation and damage.

Current Alzheimer's treatments have limited effectiveness, and doctors are looking for new ways to help people with memory problems. This study explores whether a non-invasive light therapy might boost blood flow and reduce inflammation in the brain, potentially slowing cognitive decline.