LLLT Treatment of Lung Inflammation in COVID-19

NCT ID: NCT04524715

Last Updated: 2022-07-18

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-07-31

Study Completion Date

2022-03-31

Brief Summary

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To determine if a reduction of pneumonic inflammation occurs after treatment with Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) applying red-light technology in the respiratory system of COVID-19 patients suffering from acute viral pneumonia.

Detailed Description

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This clinical trial is a blinded before and after comparison of the effect on patients treated with a red-light LLLT therapy for acute lung inflammation as a result of COVID-19 infection. Patients are enrolled to undergo LLLT therapy in addition to all standard ongoing therapies for COVID-19.

Outcomes for patients receiving LLLT in addition to their standard care (the treatment group) are compared to the group receiving only standard therapy for COVID-19 (control group). Effects of LLLT treatment are measured immediately following treatment, and outcome measurements are compared to the pre-treatment baseline.

Conditions

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Covid19

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Blinded before and after comparison of COVID-19 patients treated with a red-light LLLT therapy in addition to standard treatment measures compared to a control group receiving only standard treatment measures.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
All participants undergo LLLT treatment; however, the active group receives LED light in the red and IR range while the placebo group is told they are receiving IR light not visible to naked eye. All participants continue receiving standard treatments for COVID19 symptoms.

Study Groups

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Active Treatment Group

LLLT Treatment using an UltraSlim red/IR LED device along with all standard treatment measures for COVID19.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Non-invasive red LLLT treatment to chest of patient.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Expose patient to LLLT light while lying on their back, elevated at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from horizontal. Position light over the patient's chest at a 33-degree bias to their right and left sides for 20 minutes each side respectively.

Control Group

Treatment using a Sham comparator along with all standard treatment measures for COVID19.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Sham Device Treatment

Intervention Type DEVICE

Expose patient to sham device while lying on their back, elevated at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from horizontal. Position light over the patient's chest at a 33-degree bias to their right and left sides for 20 minutes each side respectively.

Interventions

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Non-invasive red LLLT treatment to chest of patient.

Expose patient to LLLT light while lying on their back, elevated at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from horizontal. Position light over the patient's chest at a 33-degree bias to their right and left sides for 20 minutes each side respectively.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sham Device Treatment

Expose patient to sham device while lying on their back, elevated at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from horizontal. Position light over the patient's chest at a 33-degree bias to their right and left sides for 20 minutes each side respectively.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participant is diagnosed with COVID-19.
* Study participant is 18 years of age or older.
* Patient exhibiting moderate-to-acute respiratory distress.

Exclusion Criteria

* Photosensitive condition or medication.
* Active chemotherapy treatment or other cancer treatment.
* Autoimmune Disorder.
* Pregnant, possibly pregnant or planning pregnancy prior to the end of study participation.
* Developmental disability or cognitive impairment that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude adequate comprehension of the informed consent form and/or ability to record the necessary study measurements.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Ward Photonics LLC

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Rober H Burke, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Locations

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Wellness Junction

Millsboro, Delaware, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Other Identifiers

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CP19-02

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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