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Magnetic Field Therapy

The magnetic stimulation of specific target tissues or areas of the body for therapeutic purposes via the application of magnetic fields generated by magnets or electromagnets.

Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) Information

MeSH Term: Magnetic Field Therapy

Scope Note: The magnetic stimulation of specific target tissues or areas of the body for therapeutic purposes via the application of magnetic fields generated by MAGNETS or ELECTROMAGNETS.

MeSH Synonyms:

Magnetic Field Therapy
Field Therapies, Magnetic
Field Therapy, Magnetic
Magnetic Field Therapies
Therapies, Magnetic Field
Therapy, Magnetic Field
Magnetic Stimulation Therapy
Magnetic Stimulation Therapies
Stimulation Therapies, Magnetic
Stimulation Therapy, Magnetic
Therapies, Magnetic Stimulation
Therapy, Magnetic Stimulation

Applicable MeSH Subheadings:

adverse effects
classification
contraindications
economics
history
instrumentation
methods
nursing
standards
trends
veterinary

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Current Clinical Trials Relating to Magnetic Field Therapy

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Static Magnetic Field Therapy

(Status: Active, not recruiting)

Bi-Axial Rotating Magnetic Field Therapy in Refractory Neuropathic Foot Pain Secondary to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

(Status: Recruiting)

Study on Magnetic Field Therapy to Improve Chronic Lumbar Pain

(Status: Recruiting)

Double-Blind Placebo Study on Magnetic Field Therapy in Chronic Lumbar Pain

(Status: Recruiting)

Study on Magnetic Field Therapy to Improve Quality of Sleep and Reduction of Chronic Spine Pain

(Status: Recruiting)

Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Treating Vascular Depression

(Status: Completed)

Short and Long Term Exposure to Unique, Time-Varying Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields in Refractory Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

(Status: Completed)

Study of Magnetic Fields for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

(Status: Completed)

Evaluation of Long-term Effect of Resonator Therapy on Parkinson's Disease (PD)

(Status: Completed)

Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields (PEMF) Treatment in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Major Depression in Ongoing Pharmacological Treatment of Depression

(Status: Completed)

Evaluation of Magnetic Fields to Treat Fibromyalgia

(Status: Completed)

Low Field Magnetic Stimulation in Mood Disorders Using the LFMS Device

(Status: Recruiting)

Safety and Efficacy Study of Magnetic Fields to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

(Status: Recruiting)

Magnetic Therapy in Migraine Prophylaxis

(Status: Completed)

Study of Magnetic Fields to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

(Status: Withdrawn)

Low Level Magnetic Fields for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip

(Status: Withdrawn)

Study of the Application of Magnetic Fields for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

(Status: Active, not recruiting)

The Application of Extremely Low Level Magnetic Fields as Adjunctive Treatment for Type II Diabetes

(Status: Terminated)

Application of Magnetic Fields as Adjunctive Treatment for Type II Diabetes

(Status: Completed)

Low Field Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Bipolar Depression

(Status: Recruiting)

20 Clinical Trials Returned

Osteoarthritic Treatment with Magnetic Bracelets

ChiroACCESS Editorial Staff

This new randomized controlled clinical trial, conducted in Great Britain, examined the possible benefits of magnetic and copper bracelets on multiple symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. The strong research design used a wrist worn device resembling a wrist watch, where the internal contents were not visible to the research subjects.

ChiroACCESS |

January 11, 2010

Magnets

(Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Therapy)

A single small RCT utilizing a 1000 gauss magnet was no more effective than a placebo in reducing short term pain in CTS patients (25).

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March 31, 2009

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