PhotoPharmics https://photopharmics.com/ A New Therapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:25:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://photopharmics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-icon-32x32.png PhotoPharmics https://photopharmics.com/ 32 32 PhotoPharmics Announces First Subject Completes FDA Pivotal Clinical Trial for the Celeste Device in Parkinson’s https://photopharmics.com/photopharmics-announces-first-subject-completes-fda-pivotal-clinical-trial-for-the-celeste-device-in-parkinsons/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:18:51 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5713 PhotoPharmics, a leader in non-invasive phototherapy for neurological disorders, has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing FDA pivotal “Light for PD” trial for the Celeste therapeutic device. The first subject has successfully completed the full 6-month treatment course and clinical visits, marking an important step towards the successful completion of the trial and future FDA authorization of Celeste in treating Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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]]> PhotoPharmics Welcomes Three Renowned Experts to Its Clinical & Scientific Advisory Board https://photopharmics.com/photopharmics-welcomes-three-renowned-experts-to-its-clinical-scientific-advisory-board/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:58:25 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5672 PhotoPharmics, an innovator in light-based therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, proudly announces the appointment of three eminent experts to its Clinical & Scientific Advisory Board (CSAB). The new members—Dr. Charles H. Adler, Dr. George Brainard, and Dr. Robert A. Hauser—bring unparalleled expertise to the advisory board, reinforcing PhotoPharmics' mission to pioneer groundbreaking treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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]]> PhotoPharmics Enrolls First 100 Participants in Groundbreaking Parkinson’s Disease Trial https://photopharmics.com/photopharmics-enrolls-first-100-participants-in-groundbreaking-parkinsons-disease-trial/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:00:10 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5661 PhotoPharmics, a leader in neurodegenerative disease phototherapy, today announced the enrollment of the first 100 subjects in its Light for PD clinical trial. This marks a significant milestone in evaluating Celeste, the company’s FDA Breakthrough light therapy device for Parkinson's disease (PD). Organizers are on track to enroll 300 subjects—interested individuals with PD may find details at lightforpd.com.

The Light for PD trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that aims to demonstrate safety and significant improvement in motor and non-motor symptoms beyond current medical care in PD.  Parkinson’s disease happens when the brain can no longer regulate essential signaling for movement and other function. Recent discoveries implicate the eyes as part of this signaling process. Celeste passively delivers specific wavelengths of light aimed to restore retinal signaling, improving function and quality of life for those living with PD.

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]]> PhotoPharmics Enrolls First 25 Patients in Pivotal Parkinson’s Disease Study to Improve Symptoms Beyond the Current Standard of Care https://photopharmics.com/photopharmics-enrolls-first-25-patients-in-pivotal-parkinsons-disease-study-to-improve-symptoms-beyond-the-current-standard-of-care/ Mon, 13 May 2024 14:00:04 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5632 PhotoPharmics, the leader in specialized phototherapy for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the successful enrollment of its first 25 patients into the Celeste Light for PD Trial. This groundbreaking trial represents a significant advancement in Parkinson's disease (PD) treatment, where motor treatments become less effective over time, and no FDA approved treatments exist for many debilitating non-motor symptoms.

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]]> Largest Phototherapy Trial for Parkinson’s Disease https://photopharmics.com/largest-phototherapy-trial/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:05:04 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5598 PhotoPharmics, a pioneer in specialized phototherapy for neurodegenerative diseases, alongside the Center for Health + Technology (CHeT) at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), today announced the initiation of a groundbreaking pivotal trial. The "Celeste Light for PD Trial" (found at lightforpd.com) represents a significant stride in Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment, leveraging innovative Spectramax™ technology through the passive and non-invasive Celeste® phototherapy device.

This pivotal trial will assess the efficacy of Celeste®, the company’s FDA Breakthrough phototherapy device to improve non-motor and motor function and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Celeste device builds on the company’s innovative Spectramax™ technology that has been successfully used in previous human research. This 300-patient phototherapy trial will be the largest trial of its kind.

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]]> Innovative Research, Inclusive Trials, and New Funding Drives Hope for People with Parkinson’s Disease https://photopharmics.com/innovative-research-inclusive-trials-and-new-funding-drives-hope-for-people-with-parkinsons-disease/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:06:23 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5567 PhotoPharmics, an innovator in Parkinson's disease research and treatment, today announced the successful first close of an $18 million investment round. The investment round, led by Kickstart Fund, a venture capital firm based in Salt Lake City, marks a significant milestone in PhotoPharmics' mission to revolutionize Parkinson's disease treatment.

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]]> Celeste® Light for PD Trial to be Presented at World Parkinson’s Congress https://photopharmics.com/celeste-light-for-pd-trial-to-be-presented-at-world-parkinsons-congress/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:22:51 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5552 PhotoPharmics, a leading innovator in Parkinson's disease, today announced that it will be presenting its pivotal trial design at the World Parkinson Congress July 5th to 7th, 2023 in Barcelona. Aimed at advancing the company’s FDA breakthrough therapy (https://photopharmics.com/fda-grants-breakthrough-designation-for-non-invasive-phototherapy-device-in-parkinsons-disease/) one step closer to market, this at-home, remote randomized clinical trial further solidifies PhotoPharmics' position as a pioneer in treating Parkinson's disease.

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]]> PhotoPharmics to Present at MTI All Stars Investor Showcase https://photopharmics.com/photopharmics-to-present-at-mti-all-stars-investor-showcase/ Wed, 10 May 2023 15:00:59 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=5535 PhotoPharmics today announced CEO Kent Savage has been invited to present at the inaugural MTI All Stars Investor Showcase at Device Talks Boston on May 10 and 11. The event will feature pitches from 22 MedTech Innovator alumni companies, offering essential insights for investors, engineers, executives, and other medical device industry professionals.

According to event organizers, DeviceTalks Boston is designed to provide valuable insights in easy-to-identify tracks, for funding and leading start-ups, engineering and developing new prototypes and devices, manufacturing medical devices with new materials and technologies, and bringing new products to market through regulatory, reimbursement, and commercial challenges.

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]]> How Parkinson’s Affects Sleep and Vice-Versa https://photopharmics.com/how-parkinsons-affects-sleep-and-vice-versa/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:32:44 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=4911 The post How Parkinson’s Affects Sleep and Vice-Versa appeared first on PhotoPharmics.

]]> Care for the caregivers https://photopharmics.com/care-for-the-caregivers/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:50:18 +0000 https://photopharmics.com/?p=4593 The post Care for the caregivers appeared first on PhotoPharmics.

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