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Sponsored by: |
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. |
Information provided by: | GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00674960 |
Pick's disease, also known as Pick disease,or FTD is a rare fronto-temporal neurodegenerative disease. This study will investigate the use of far infrared radiation for the control, management and treatment of Pick's disease.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Pick Disease of the Brain |
Radiation: Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) |
Phase I |
MedlinePlus related topics: | Dementia |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Phase 1 Study to Determine the Efficacy of Using Far Infrared Radiation for the Management, Control and Treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick's Disease) |
Estimated Enrollment: | 5 |
Study Start Date: | May 2008 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | June 2010 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
1: Experimental
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
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Radiation: Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength). Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.
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This disorder causes progressive destruction of nerve cells in the brain and causes tau proteins to accumulate into the "Pick bodies" that are a defining characteristic of the disease. Tau proteins are microtubule-associated proteins that are abundant in neurons in the central nervous system and are less common elsewhere.
Observations from our research studies indicate that, far infrared rays provide energy to the body, improve the autonomic functions of the nervous system, restore the functions of the endocrine system, strengthen the immune system, improve blood circulation and increase the level of oxygen in the cells and promote the regeneration of muscle cells, nerves and brain cells.
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 who have FTD.
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Canada, Ontario | |||||
The Centre for Incurable Diseases | |||||
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4V 1L5 |
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. |
Principal Investigator: | Francis Sam, M.D. | GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. |
Responsible Party: | GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. ( : Dr. Kwasi Donyina/Founder and President ) |
Study ID Numbers: | GAAD-FD-CTP1 |
First Received: | May 6, 2008 |
Last Updated: | October 7, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00674960 |
Health Authority: | Canada: Health Canada |
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