Lung Irradiation for COVID-19 Pneumonia
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- STATUS
- Recruiting
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- participants needed
- 48
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- sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Summary
In this research study the investigators want to learn more about the potential benefit of radiation to the lung to improve the health of patients who are hospitalized with Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) due to infection with a virus called SARS-CoV-2. This infection causes inflammation of the lung, which can make it difficult to breathe. As a result, patients may need supplemental oxygen or be placed on a ventilator. The investigators believe that low dose radiation therapy to the lung may reduce this inflammation and increase the likelihood that patients will need less oxygen support such as ventilation or supplemental oxygen, or be discharged from the hospital in fewer days, compared to without radiation therapy. The amount of radiation is much lower than what is typically used to treat other conditions such as cancer, although it is higher than the dose used for routine medical imaging.
Details
| Condition | SARS-CoV 2 |
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| Age | 40-100 years |
| Treatment | Phase 1, Phase 2 |
| Clinical Study Identifier | NCT04393948 |
| Sponsor | Brigham and Women's Hospital |
| Last Modified on | 19 February 2024 |
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