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Far Infrared Treatment for Kidney Diseases

Primary Purpose

Kidney Failure

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Sponsored by
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Kidney Failure focused on measuring KIDNEY FAILURE, ACUTE, KIDNEY FAILURE, CHRONIC, RENAL INSUFFICIENCY

Eligibility Criteria

undefined - undefined (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • People with kidney diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Sites / Locations

  • The Centre for Incurable Diseases

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

1

Arm Description

Far Infrared Radiation

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Kidney Function Improvement

Secondary Outcome Measures

Causes of Mortality

Full Information

First Posted
January 11, 2008
Last Updated
January 2, 2009
Sponsor
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00599391
Brief Title
Far Infrared Treatment for Kidney Diseases
Official Title
Phase 1 Study to Examine the Use of Far Infrared Radiation for Renal Failure.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
February 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
October 2008 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
February 2009 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Renal failure or kidney failure is a situation in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. It is divided into acute and chronic forms; either form may be due to a large number of other medical problems.
Detailed Description
There are many causes of chronic kidney disease. The most common cause is diabetes mellitus. Acute renal failure is a rapidly progressive loss of renal function, generally characterized by body fluids disturbances and electrolyte derangement. It is believed that far infrared radiation of the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the kidneys will help in the management of renal failure and a possible cure.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Kidney Failure
Keywords
KIDNEY FAILURE, ACUTE, KIDNEY FAILURE, CHRONIC, RENAL INSUFFICIENCY

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
10 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Far Infrared Radiation
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)
Intervention Description
Far Infrared Radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per session.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Kidney Function Improvement
Time Frame
1 year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Causes of Mortality
Time Frame
1 year

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: People with kidney diseases Exclusion Criteria: None
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ken Nedd, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Official's Role
Study Chair
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kwasi Donyina, Ph.D.
Organizational Affiliation
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
The Centre for Incurable Diseases
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M4V 1L5
Country
Canada

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