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Effect of Photobiostimulation Versus Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Quality of Life in Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study was done to find out the effect of photobiostimulation and pulsed electromagnetic field in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis on: * Quality of life. * Pulmonary function. * Mean platelet volume. * headache . * total nasal symptoms.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2025-08-01
Last Updated
2025-05-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
pulsed electromagnetic therapy
We will use the ASTAR Physio MG 827, a generator and 75 cm solenoid couch, in a pulsed electromagnetic field group. Participants will be placed comfortably in the solenoid, and the device will be turned on and programmed for 20 guesses for 10 minutes, 7 Hz, three times per week for 8 weeks.
Photobiostimulation
The therapy will be performed using an ASTAR PhysioGo -As low level laser therapy device with a wavelength of 830 nm, 30 mW power output, and 1 J energy dose. Patients will be supine and wear laser safety goggles. The laser will be applied to six locations over the maxillary or frontal sinuses, administered in a continuous manner for 33 seconds per spot, totaling 198 seconds and 6 J per session
Self-sinus massage technique
Participants are instructed to perform self-massage to their frontal and maxillary sinuses at home twice daily, in the morning and evening. For the frontal sinus, place the fingers above the eyebrows on either side of the forehead, and gently circular outward massage for three sets of 30 seconds, repeated twice a day.
Locations (1)
out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts
Cairo, Egypt