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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Aug. 07, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000924515  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   96,537,349
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 000-22179  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-2029543  
Entity Address Address Line 1 5835 Peachtree Corners East  
Entity Address Address Line 2 Suite B  
Entity Address City Or Town Peachtree Corners  
Entity Address Country GE  
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 30092  
City Area Code 770  
Local Phone Number 242-8723  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes