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Efficacy of Photobiomodulation in the Rehabilitation of Olfactory Dysfunctions Induced by Long COVID-19
30 patients around the world
Available in Brazil
objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of low-intensity laser in resolving chemosensory
symptoms caused by COVID-19.
This is an intervention study. The sample will consist of 30 individuals who will be
allocated to the low-intensity laser treatment group.
The patients will come from research at the COVID-19 outpatient clinic at the Gafree Guinle
University Hospital - UNIRIO. Patients who agree to participate in the study will be informed
about the objective of the research and will sign an informed consent form.
Gaffree & Guinle Universitary Hospital
1Research sites
30Patients around the world
This study is for people with
Covid-19
Long Covid
Requirements for the patient
To 70 Years
All Gender
Medical requirements
- Patients who complained of loss of smell and taste more than 6 months after COVID-19 infection, aged 18 years or older, with proof of infection by PCR, will be included in the study.
- Patients with comorbidities prior to COVID-19 infection that could interfere with the functions of smell and taste will be excluded from the study.Patients with a history of head and neck cancer, epileptic patients, mouth breathing patients, and pregnant women will be excluded from the study.
Sites
Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle - HUGG/UNIRIO
Recruiting
SponsorGaffree & Guinle Universitary Hospital
Conditions
Long Covid
Requirements
To 70 YearsAll Gender
Unique study IDclinicaltrials.gov
NCT06423495
