Photobiomodulation, Heart Rate Variability, and Acute Stress

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 64 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 40

Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Summary

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a form of light therapy that uses red or near-infrared light to influence biological processes. In prior studies, PBM has been shown to improve various physiological functions, including tissue repair, inflammation, and cognitive performance. However, little is known about its impact on autonomic nervous system regulation. Thus, the goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of PBM on vagal activity, as measured by heart rate variability (HRV), in healthy adults undergoing experimental stress.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults, aged 18-64 years * Ability to read and understand English * Willing to comply with the study procedures and attend all scheduled sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Taking medications that could significantly influence autonomic function * Presence or history of any serious cardiovascular, inflammatory, and pain conditions as well as neurological disorders or other conditions that affect the central nervous system * Pregnant

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