NCT00675155

Far Infrared Irradiation for Stroke Rehabilitation

Phase 1 Study to Determine the Efficacy of Using Far Infrared Radiation for Stroke Rehabilitation

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 10 (estimated)
• Sponsor: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. It is caused by the interruption of flow of blood to the brain (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). This study will investigate the use of far infrared radiation for stroke rehabilitation.

Detailed description

A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. The interruption of blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels causes brain cells (neurons) in the affected area to die. The effects of a stroke depend on where the brain was injured, as well as how much damage occurred. A stroke can impact any number of areas including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write. 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 with stroke.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
RADIATION	Far Infrared Radiation	Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-05-01
• Primary completion: 2010-05-01
• Completion: 2010-06-01
• First posted: 2008-05-08
• Last updated: 2009-01-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada