Far Infrared Radiation for Sickle Cell Pain Management

January 2, 2009 updated by: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Phase 1 Study to Examine the Use of Far Infrared Radiation for Pain Management During Sickle Cell Crisis

Most patients with sickle-cell disease have periodic intensely painful episodes. To manage this pain, we are proposing the drinking of at least 500 mL of water followed by far infrared radiation.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Painful sickle cell crises are treated with hydration and analgesics. Ischemia is an absolute or relative shortage of the blood supply to an organ. Relative shortage means the mismatch of blood supply (oxygen delivery) and blood request for adequate oxygenation of tissue.

It is hereby postulated that far infrared radiation of the body will promote blood and oxygen supply to the affected tissues. In addition, the analgesic properties of far infrared will alleviate pain due to the crisis.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

10

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5R 3G9
        • The Centre for Incurable Diseases

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • People with sickle cell disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: 1
Far Infrared Radiation
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Far infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes during each session.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pain Management
Time Frame: 40 minutes
40 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Ken Nedd, M.D., GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 11, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 11, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

January 23, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 5, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 2, 2009

Last Verified

January 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GAAD-SCC-CTP1

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