Quick Dose Info
Wavelength (nm):
1064 nm
Joules (J):
60
RESULTS/SUMMARY
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Transcranial infrared laser stimulation produces beneficial cognitive and emotional effects in humans
Study Summary
In a 2013 study researchers irradiated 40 healthy volunteers with 60 J/cm^2 1064 nm continuous laser light for 4 minutes. Targets are 2 unilateral transcranial sites: the right frontal pole on 4 cm medial and lateral. The treated group have improved Psychomotor Vigilance Task reaction time, improved memory task scores and a positive mood when measured 2 weeks after treatment.
Wavelength (nm)
1064 nm
Joules (J)
60
Body Target
Forehead
Condition Treated
Cognition
Emotion
Emotion
Treatment Time (seconds)
240
Irradiance/Power Density (mW/cm^2)
250
Pulsed/Continuous
Continuous
Schedule
1 time
Treatment Points
2 points on head
EMF Type
Infrared 700-1400 nm
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