Decrease Anxiety and Depression Red Light Dose

Quick Dose Info

Wavelength (nm):

810 nm
980 nm

Joules (J):

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RESULTS/SUMMARY

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Psychological Benefits 2 and 4 Weeks After a Single Treatment With Near Infrared Light to the Forehead: A Pilot Study of 10 Patients With Major Depression and Anxiety

Study Summary

Decrease depression and anxiety in TBI patients.

Wavelength (nm)

810 nm
980 nm

Joules (J)

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Body Target

Forehead

Condition Treated

Addiction
Alcoholism
Anxiety
Cognition
Depression
Emotion
Traumatic Brain Injury
PTSD

Treatment Time (seconds)

Unknown

Irradiance/Power Density (mW/cm^2)

810 nm, 13.2 W/0.89 cm^2, and 810 and 980 nm, 9W/0.89 cm^2

Pulsed/Continuous

Continuous

Schedule

10 treatments over 2 months

Treatment Points

Unknown

EMF Type

Infrared 700-1400 nm

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More Info

These results are a confirmation of this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19995444

“… symptoms of headache, sleep disturbance, cognition, mood dysregulation, anxiety, and irritability improved. Symptoms were monitored by depression scales and a novel patient diary system specifically designed for this study. NIR light in the power range of 10-15 W at 810 nm and 980 nm can safely and effectively treat chronic symptoms of TBI. The clinical benefit and effects of infrared phototherapy on mitochondrial function and secondary molecular events are discussed in the context of adequate radiant energy penetration.”

This study cannot be replicated at home, and too many variables are missing from the abstract. However, a TBI patient or caregiver might ask their doctor for help in getting this treatment.