Far Infrared Irradiation for Control, Management and Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

August 14, 2009 updated by: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Phase 1 Study to Determine the Efficacy of Using Far Infrared Radiation for the Control, Management and Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's s Disease, or Maladie de Charcot) is a progressive, usually fatal, neurodegenerative disease caused by the degeneration of motor neurons, the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement.

This study will investigate the use of far infrared radiation for the control, management and treatment of ALS.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

As a motor neuron disease, ALS causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body as both the upper and lower motor neurons degenerate, ceasing to send messages to muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken, develop fasciculations (twitches) because of denervation, and eventually atrophy due to that denervation. The patient may ultimately lose the ability to initiate and control all voluntary movement except of the eyes.

Observations from our research studies indicate that, far infrared rays provide energy to the body, improve the autonomic functions of the nervous system, restore the functions of the endocrine system, strengthen the immune system, improve blood circulation and increase the level of oxygen in the cells and promote the regeneration of muscle cells, nerves and brain cells.

It is hereby postulated that irradiation using far infrared, with wavelength between 5 to 20 microns, of the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the whole body could prevent, control, manage or possibly lead to complete rehabilitation of people who have ALS.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

7

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
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4V 1L5
        • 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:

  • Patients with ALS

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength). Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.
Other Names:
  • Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Radiation: Far infrared radiation
Far infrared radiation at a frequency of 5 microns to 20 microns for 30 to 40 minutes per session.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Therapy for ALS
Time Frame: 2 years
2 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Rehabilitation of ALS patients
Time Frame: 2 Years
2 Years

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

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

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

May 7, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 17, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 14, 2009

Last Verified

August 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GAAD-ALS-CTP1

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