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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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Phase 1 Study to Determine the Efficacy of Using Far Infrared Radiation for Control and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

Conditions
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Parkinson's Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: People with Parkinson's Disease Exclusion Criteria: None
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: 1<br>Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) | Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)<br>* Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength). Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.<br>* Other names: Far Infrared Radiation;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cure for PD |  | 2 years | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rehabilitation of PD Patients |  | 2 Years | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Parkinson's Disease, Paralysis Agitans, Parkinson's Disease, Idiopathic, Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body, Primary Parkinsonism