Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Sponsor
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc. (Other)
Overall Status
Unknown status
CT.gov ID
NCT00573820
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

A study to determine the use of far infrared radiation for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation
Phase 1

Detailed Description

Our initial assessment indicates that electromagnetic radiation of the central nervous system, the viscera and the endocrine system has the potential to cure a number of diseases, including prostate cancer.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
4 participants
Allocation:
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Using Energy Specific Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2006
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Feb 1, 2008
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Dec 1, 2008

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Other: 1

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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. The primary end point is to determine the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on Prostate Cancer. [2 years and 6 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. The secondary end point of the study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on other types of cancer (Bladder and Testis). [2 years and 6 months]

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
N/A and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Persons with Prostate, Bladder or Testicular Cancer.
Exclusion Criteria:
  • None

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 The Centre for Incurable Diseases Toronto Ontario Canada M4V 1L5

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ken Nedd, M.D., GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
  • Study Director: Kwasi Donyina, Ph.D., GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00573820
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • GAAD-PC-CTP1
First Posted:
Dec 14, 2007
Last Update Posted:
Aug 17, 2009
Last Verified:
Aug 1, 2009

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Aug 17, 2009