Purpose

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of MLS laser therapy as a treatment for pulmonary complications due to COVID-19 infection.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 90 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • COVID-19 positive - Pulmonary compromise requiring oxygen support of approximately 2-6 liters - Able to self prone, or support in self-sitting position

Exclusion Criteria

  • Ventilator management - Patients with autoimmune disorders or inflammatory conditions not related to COVID-19 - Pregnant women

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description
This study will utilize a randomized parallel assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Experimental
Participants will receive MLS laser treatment along with regular inpatient medical care.
  • Device: MLS Laser
    Treatments will be delivered to the participants days 1-4, in a prone position using a 10 by 25 cm laser field across each lung with 7j/cm2 at 1500 Hz.
Active Comparator
Control Group
Participants will receive regular inpatient medical care.
  • Other: Regular Inpatient Medical Care
    Regular inpatient medical care

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT04391712
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Lowell General Hospital

Detailed Description

Participants will be randomized into treatment vs. control group. Both groups will receive regular inpatient medical treatment. Participants in the experimental arm will receive laser treatments once daily for 4 days. Treatments will be delivered to the patients in a prone position using a 10 by 25 cm laser field across each lung with 7j/cm2 at 1500 Hz. Standard nursing protocols would be used to identify participant's pulmonary status throughout treatment.

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