Clinical Trial: Far Infrared Radiation for Sickle Cell Pain Management

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Phase 1 Study to Examine the Use of Far Infrared Radiation for Pain Management During Sickle Cell Crisis

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 Summary:

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.

Sponsor: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Current Primary Outcome: Pain Management [ Time Frame: 40 minutes ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Dates:
Date Received: January 11, 2008
Date Started: January 2008
Date Completion: January 2009
Last Updated: January 2, 2009
Last Verified: January 2009