Transcranial photobiomodulation for brain diseases: review of animal and human studies including mechanisms and emerging trends
Lin HR, Li D, Zhu J, et al.
Neurophotonics · 2024
- Study type
- Research review
- Population
- Animal and human literature
- Source access
- Open access
A broad review of transcranial PBM mechanisms and animal and human research, useful for understanding the field’s evidence and uncertainties.
What to keep in mind
Evidence varies by condition, population, device and methodology. Animal experiments and adult studies cannot establish pediatric safety. Mechanistic plausibility is not proof of clinical benefit; this review is context, not a treatment or safety protocol.
Research information is not a prescription. Long-term pediatric transcranial PBM safety is not established by these studies; adult evidence is not a substitute for pediatric evidence. Use only under qualified clinical guidance, with device-specific safety review.
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