Effect of Infrared LEDs compared to Respiratory Therapy Maneuvers in the Treatment of Community Pneumonia

Phase 2

• Conditions: C08.381.483; Interstitial Lung Diseases.

• Registration Number: RBR-6n573b
• Lead Sponsor: Centro Universitário de Itajubá

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-06-05
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Will be included in the research patients:
Age 55-85 years; with clinical diagnosis of community pneumonia (Streptococcus pneumoniae); in conventional treatment of Respiratory Physiotherapy; in oxygen therapy up to 1 L / minO2 and in treatment with antibiotic therapy (azalides, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones).

Exclusion Criteria

Patients will not be part of the research:
That they present a diagnosis of fungal and viral pneumonia; with hospital pneumonia (those who were hospitalized for more than 2 days in the previous 90 days); institutionalized; overweight (Body Mass Index - BMI: above 29.9 kg / m2); not sign the ICF; do not belong to the age group cited; that present neoplasias and with a history of photosensitivity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement of the infectious condition and consequent pulmonary function with the use of infrared LED photobiostimulation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement of ventilatory mechanics, strength of respiratory muscles and clinical condition of the patient (repercussions on respiratory rate and pulse oxymetry) after the use of infrared LED photobiostimulation.