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Chronic Effects of Photobiomodulation With an LED Vest on Functional Capacity, Inflammatory Markers, and Muscle Perfusion in Children With Asthma

NCT07613671 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-29

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Summary

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that results in tissue remodeling, airflow limitation, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. This study aims to evaluate the long-term effects of photobiomodulation using an LED vest in the management of pediatric asthma. It is a randomized clinical trial involving children aged 6 to 17 years diagnosed with mild to moderate asthma, divided into two groups: an intervention group (using a vest with active LEDs) and a control group (using the vest turned off, simulating the intervention without light emission). The methodology includes clinical and functional assessments such as spirometry, the Asthma Control Test (ACT), the GINA questionnaire, and the Incremental Step Test (IST), which measures exercise tolerance. Photobiomodulation through LEDs promotes cellular biostimulation without thermal effects, modulating inflammatory processes and optimizing tissue regeneration. It is expected that the LED vest will contribute to improving pulmonary function, enhancing quality of life, and complementing conventional treatments. This project aims to advance the clinical application of photobiomodulation as an accessible and effective therapeutic alternative for pediatric asthma.

Conditions

  • Asthma (Diagnosis)

Interventions

OTHER

Photobiomodulation

1\. Duration: 20 minutes per session. Intervention group: vest with active LEDs (according to the table below). Control group (placebo): identical vest without light emission. Application site: anterior and posterior thoracic regions, covering the pulmonary fields and dorsal musculature. Frequency: twice weekly, with a minimum interval of 48 hours between sessions. Conditions:\*application performed at rest, with the child comfortably seated or lying down, under the supervision of the principal investigator.

OTHER

Exercise

Supervised Physical Training: The physical exercise protocol will be initiated immediately after vest application, aiming to improve functional capacity and respiratory symptom control, with safety and continuous monitoring.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Nove de Julho

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Luciana M Sampaio, Dra · University of Nove de Julho

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-30
Primary Completion
2028-01-30
Completion
2028-01-30

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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