The Efficacy of Using Far Infrared Radiation to Manage Muscular Dystrophies
NCT ID: NCT00674843
Last Updated: 2009-08-17
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
PHASE1
4 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2008-05-31
2010-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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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 cure these neuromuscular disorders.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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1
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Far Infrared Radiation
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.
Interventions
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Far Infrared Radiation
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
ALL
No
Sponsors
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GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
OTHER
Responsible Party
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GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Principal Investigators
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Ken Nedd, M.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Locations
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The Centre for Incurable Diseases
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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GAAD-MD-CTP1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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