Far Infrared Irradiation for Management and Treating of Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Overview

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills and speech. This study will investigate the use of far infrared radiation to manage, control and treat PD.

Full Title of Study: “Phase 1 Study to Determine the Efficacy of Using Far Infrared Radiation for Control and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Non-Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Treatment
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: May 2010

Detailed Description

Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms are the results of decreased stimulation of the motor cortex by the basal ganglia, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the brain. PD is both chronic and progressive. 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 PD.

Interventions

  • Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
    • Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength). Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: 1
    • Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Cure for PD
    • Time Frame: 2 years

Secondary Measures

  • Rehabilitation of PD Patients
    • Time Frame: 2 Years

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • People with Parkinson's Disease Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: N/A

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Dr. Kwasi Donyina/Founder and President, GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Ken Nedd, M.D., Principal Investigator, GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

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