Far Infrared Irradiation for Stroke Rehabilitation
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Interventions
- Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation
- Registration Number
- NCT00675155
- Lead Sponsor
- GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
- Brief 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
- People with Stroke
- None
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Far Infrared Radiation Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Management and Cure of Stroke 2 Years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Rehabilitation of the following: ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write. 2 Years
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Centre for Incurable Diseases
🇨🇦Toronto, Ontario, Canada