Far Infrared Radiation for Sickle Cell Pain Management
Phase 1
- Conditions
- Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Interventions
- Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
- Registration Number
- NCT00599482
- Lead Sponsor
- GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
- Brief Summary
Most patients with sickle-cell disease have periodic intensely painful episodes. To manage this pain, we are proposing the drinking of at least 500 mL of water followed by far infrared radiation.
- Detailed Description
Painful sickle cell crises are treated with hydration and analgesics. Ischemia is an absolute or relative shortage of the blood supply to an organ. Relative shortage means the mismatch of blood supply (oxygen delivery) and blood request for adequate oxygenation of tissue.
It is hereby postulated that far infrared radiation of the body will promote blood and oxygen supply to the affected tissues. In addition, the analgesic properties of far infrared will alleviate pain due to the crisis.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
- People with sickle cell disease
Exclusion Criteria
- None
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) Far Infrared Radiation
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain Management 40 minutes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Centre for Incurable Diseases
🇨🇦Mississauga, Ontario, Canada