NCT06986629

Effect of Photobiostimulation Versus Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Quality of Life in Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study was done to find out the effect of photobiostimulation and pulsed electromagnetic field in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis on: * Quality of life. * Pulmonary function. * Mean platelet volume. * headache . * total nasal symptoms.

Detailed description

Chronic rhinosinusitis is a severe disease that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life, leading to significant economic impacts on healthcare resources and absenteeism. Symptoms interfere with daily activities and can lead to medication resistance. Treatment options like steroids, oral antibiotics, and sinus surgery are less effective, and disease recurrence remains high even after surgery. Alternative therapies like low-level laser therapy and pulsed electromagnetic filed have shown promise in improving symptoms and potentially making low-level laser therapy a non-invasive treatment for Chronic rhinosinusitis

Conditions

• Photobiostimulation
• Pulsed Electromagnetic Filed
• Low Level Laser Therapy
• Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)
• Quality of Life

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	pulsed electromagnetic therapy	We will use the ASTAR Physio MG 827, a generator and 75 cm solenoid couch, in a pulsed electromagnetic field group. Participants will be placed comfortably in the solenoid, and the device will be turned on and programmed for 20 guesses for 10 minutes, 7 Hz, three times per week for 8 weeks.
DEVICE	Photobiostimulation	The therapy will be performed using an ASTAR PhysioGo -As low level laser therapy device with a wavelength of 830 nm, 30 mW power output, and 1 J energy dose. Patients will be supine and wear laser safety goggles. The laser will be applied to six locations over the maxillary or frontal sinuses, administered in a continuous manner for 33 seconds per spot, totaling 198 seconds and 6 J per session
OTHER	Self-sinus massage technique	Participants are instructed to perform self-massage to their frontal and maxillary sinuses at home twice daily, in the morning and evening. For the frontal sinus, place the fingers above the eyebrows on either side of the forehead, and gently circular outward massage for three sets of 30 seconds, repeated twice a day.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-01
• Completion: 2025-08-01
• First posted: 2025-05-23
• Last updated: 2025-05-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt