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Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Autonomic Function in Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

NCT01944917 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2013-09-18

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Summary

Previously it has been demonstrated that exposing the heart to electromagnetic field during exercise stress test improves the recovery following the stress test. This is explained by the effect of the electromagnetic field on the sympathetic activity of the heart. In the present study we would like to further investigate the effects of electromagnetic field on autonomic nervous system function in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain that usually have high sympathetic activity. Each patient will be exposed to 20 minutes of electromagnetic field during which the autonomic nervous system function will be measured. In addition, patient tolerability to the exposed magnetic field will be investigated. We assume that short exposure to electromagnetic field would result in decreased sympathetic activity and therefore, on the long run, could be suggested as a therapeutic tool for such patients.

Conditions

  • Chronic Musculo-skeletal Pain

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sheba Medical Center

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • Aerotel Ltd

    lead INDUSTRY

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-08-31
Primary Completion
2014-06-30
Completion
2014-06-30

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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