Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (NCT01834781) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Denmark39 participantsStarted 2013-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pulsed electromagnetic fields(PEMF) is effective in the treatment of multiple chemical sensitivity in terms of life impact, symptoms, psychological distress, markers of central sensitization and the immune system, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Lacour's criteria for multiple chemical sensitivity
* Lifestyle or functional impairments that score ≥ 35 on the Life Impact scale of the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous PEMF therapy
* psychosis or a comparable disorder
* epilepsy
* cerebral tumours
* leukaemia or malignancies in the head or neck region
* having a pacemaker or other active implants
* pregnancy or nursing
* unreliable contraception
* drug or alcohol abuse
* a pending application or intentions to apply for early retirement
* initiation of pharmacological treatment which have not steadied
* participation in another research study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from baseline in Life Impact Scale (Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory)
Timeframe: Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 2½ and 4½ month follow-ups
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01834781
SponsorThe Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities