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Effect of PBM on Functional Capacity and Fatigability in Post Covid-19 Elderly

Not Applicable
Conditions
Post Covid-19 Elderly
Interventions
Radiation: photobiomodulation
Other: placebo intervention by photobiomodulation device
Registration Number
NCT05094726
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

Participants had randomly divided into two equal groups. Group (A) which is the study group will receive photobiomodulation session two times per week for four weeks. Group (B) will be the control group that will receive placebo photobiomodulation two times per week for four weeks.

Detailed Description

group (A):

1. Each participant will sign a consent form after receiving a detailed explanation about the procedure.

2. submaximal exercise capacity using time up and go test will be assessed.

3. fatigability will be assessed using fatigue assessment scale.

4. hemodynamic variables including; Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, maximum oxygen consumption will also be assessed.

5. After one month all the assessment procedure will be repeated again.

r group (B):

1. Each participant will sign a consent form after receiving a detailed explanation about the procedure.

2. submaximal exercise capacity using time up and go test will be assessed.

3. fatigability will be assessed using fatigue assessment scale.

4. hemodynamic variables including; Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, maximum oxygen consumption will also be assessed.

5. After one month all the assessment procedure will be repeated again.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • 60 to 75 years of age
  • past history of covid 19 in the last year
Exclusion Criteria
  • ( history of a histologically demonstrated malignant carcinoma , hyperthyreosis , epilepsy, light sensitivity )

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group Aphotobiomodulationthe participant will received photobiomodulation session.
Group Bplacebo intervention by photobiomodulation devicethe participant will received placebo photobiomodulation session.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
effect of photobiomodulation on fatigability levelafter one month of the trial application

fatigability level will be assessed using fatigability assesment scale

effect of photobiomodulation on functional capacity levelafter one month of the trial application

functional capacity state will be assessed using submaximal exercise test (time up and go test)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Al Agouza Outpatient Clinic

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Giza, Egypt

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