Light therapy in mouth to prevent respiratory infections
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special light device placed in your mouth can help prevent colds and respiratory infections. You would use it for 5 minutes at a time, and researchers will track whether you get sick less often.
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Who can take part
- You are on active military duty or a military family member (spouse, dependent child, or veteran) aged 18 or older
- You work at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base
- You can comfortably hold a small device in your mouth for 5 minutes without discomfort
- You do not plan to have head, neck, or mouth surgery during the study
- You do not plan to have major dental work (like implants or wisdom tooth extraction) during the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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