Light therapy for respiratory infection protection
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a mouthpiece that uses light to help the immune system fight respiratory infections. It may reduce the chance of getting sick.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are an active-duty military member or a DoD beneficiary (for example, a former service member, spouse, or dependent child).
- You work at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base.
- You can comfortably place a mouthpiece in your mouth and keep it there for 5 minutes.
- You have no plans for head, neck, or mouth surgery during the study.
- You have no plans for major dental procedures (like implants or wisdom teeth removal) 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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