Trial Outcomes & Findings for Safety and Efficacy of tPBM for Epileptiform Activity in Autism (NCT NCT06352372)

NCT ID: NCT06352372

Last Updated: 2026-07-31

Results Overview

The CARS is a measure of autism severity completed by a clinician. Lower Score is Better. Scores range from 15 to 60.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

6 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 5, Week 11 and Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)

Results posted on

2026-07-31

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
Overall Study
STARTED
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

it does not differ

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=6 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
Age, Continuous
8.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.0 • n=9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=9 Participants • it does not differ
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=9 Participants • it does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • if does not differ
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • It do not differ
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants
n=9 Participants • It do not differ
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=9 Participants • It do not differ
Region of Enrollment
United States
6 Participants
n=9 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 5, Week 11 and Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)

Population: One subject did not return for CARS assessment after simulation was complete (week 11) and two subjects did not return for one month follow-up.

The CARS is a measure of autism severity completed by a clinician. Lower Score is Better. Scores range from 15 to 60.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=6 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
Childhood Autism Rating Scores (CARS)
Baseline
37.7 units on the CARS scale
Standard Error 0.7
Childhood Autism Rating Scores (CARS)
Midpoint at week 5
36.7 units on the CARS scale
Standard Error 0.9
Childhood Autism Rating Scores (CARS)
Final at week 11
34.2 units on the CARS scale
Standard Error 1.1
Childhood Autism Rating Scores (CARS)
Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)
37.4 units on the CARS scale
Standard Error 1.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Before Treatment and EEG following treatment (within 6 months)

Delta power is a measures of the amount of brain activity in the delta frequency as measured by overnight EEG

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 11 and Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)

Population: Patients were followed clinically so return for visits was not necessary for seizure reporting.

Seizure log will record the seizure severity and frequency

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=6 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
Seizure Frequency
Baseline
0.08 Seizures per Week
Standard Error 0.09
Seizure Frequency
Week 11
0.03 Seizures per Week
Standard Error 0.04
Seizure Frequency
Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)
0 Seizures per Week
Standard Error 0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 11 and Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)

The SRS is a caregiver report of autism symptoms Lower Score is Better, Scores range from 30 to 90 (T-scores)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: 5 of the 6 participants complied with clinician week 1 visit

The CGI measures the overall disease change. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) Improvement
2.6 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.27

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 11 and Week 15 (One Month Follow-Up)

The NIH ToolBox is a set of short assessments for neurodevelopmental assessments. Direction of score depends on individual subtest.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: 1 patient did not return for the week 11 clinician assessment.

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specific for Social Interactions: It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Social Interaction
3.2 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.42

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: 1 participant did not return for the week 11 visit

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Aberrant Behaviors. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Aberrant Behaviors
3.2 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.42

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11 Assessment

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Repetitive Behaviors. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Repetitive Behaviors
3.4 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.45

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: 1 participant did not return for week 11 visit

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Verbal communication. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Verbal Communication
2.8 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.42

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Nonverbal communication. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Nonverbal Communication
3.4 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.45

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Hyperactivity. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Hyperactivity
3.2 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.42

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Anxiety. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Anxiety
3.6 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.57

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: one participant did not return for week 11 assessment visit

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specifically for Sensory Sensitivity. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Sensory Sensitivity
3.6 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.45

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: one participant did not return for Week 11 clinical assessment.

CGI Improvement Type Scale. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Restricted Behavior
3.6 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.45

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Week 11

Population: One participant did not return for week 11 clinical assessment.

CGI Improvement Type Scale Specific for Autism symptoms. It is completed by a clinician. Scores range from 1 to 7. Lower score is better. Scores 1 to 3 represent improvement with 1 representing marked improvement, 2 moderate improvement, 3 mild improvement. Score 4 represents no change. Scores 5 to 7 represent worsening with 5 mildly worse, 6 moderately worse and 7 marked worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=5 Participants
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
OACIS Autism Symptoms
2.6 Units on a Scale
Standard Error 0.27

Adverse Events

Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Near Infra-red (NIR) Light - Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the Brain of Autistic Child
n=6 participants at risk
This is a prospective, open level study examining the safety and effectiveness of treatment with individuals with active seizures and/or EEG abnormalities before and after, near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM). noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM): The proposed intervention will be noninvasively delivered near infra-red (NIR) light - transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) - to the brains of autistic children. The NIR light is delivered to specific brain areas by Cognilum, a wearable device developed by Jelikalite. The expected outcome is improved focus, improved eye contact, improved speech, improved behavior, and gains in functional skills.
Psychiatric disorders
Hand Flapping
16.7%
1/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Hyperactivity
16.7%
1/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
General disorders
Insomnia
33.3%
2/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal Congestion
16.7%
1/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Restlessness
33.3%
2/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
16.7%
1/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Self-Injurious Behavior
16.7%
1/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks
General disorders
Tantrums
33.3%
2/6 • From enrollment until end of follow-up
From enrollment until end of one month follow-up at 15 weeks

Additional Information

Richard E Frye

Rossignol Medical Center

Phone: 6022772273

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place