Magnet Science - Studies
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If you’re the kind of person that likes to research the details, you are in the right place!!
We have a number of studies that show how magnets interact with the body.
If you want to get into the details, scroll down to get an overview of a study and/or click the study link to see the actual study.”
Nova Southeastern University (Study Link)
“Can a Static Magnetic Field of a Concentric Multipole Magnet Reduce Menstrual Pain?”
Relevance:
This study was specifically designed to measure the menstrual pain reduction when concentric alternating pole magnets were applied to the abdomen.
Study “Objective”:
“To determine if this form of static magnetic therapy could favorably impact period pain as
determined by pre-to-post pain scores.”
Study “Conclusions”:
“The fact that, as of now, 71.4% of subjects who wore the magnet had a meaningful pain reduction
suggests a potentially favorable effect of the active magnet.”
“The magnet could be especially useful in women who are unable or unwilling to take medication or
as a non-side effect substitute to traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and contraceptives.”
University of Tennessee Center for Women’s Health Improvement (Study Link)
“Efficacy of static magnetic field therapy in chronic pelvic pain: A double-blind pilot study.”
Relevance:
This is another double-blind clinical study that demonstrates real pain relief from pelvic pain when
concentric magnets are applied to the lower abdomen.
Study “Objective”:
“The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of static magnetic field therapy for the treatment
of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) by measuring changes in pain relief and disability.”
Study “Results”:
“Patients receiving active magnets who completed 4 weeks of double-blind treatment had
significantly lower Pain Disability Index”
Baylor College of Medicine (Study Link)
“Response of pain to static magnetic fields in portfolio patients: A double-blind pilot study.”
Relevance:
This is another double-blind clinical study that demonstrates how applying the concentric circle magnets
to pain points significantly reduces the pain. 76% of the participants had meaningful pain reduction
within 45 minutes.
Study “Objective”:
“To determine if the chronic pain frequently presented by portfolio patients can be relieved by
application of magnetic fields applied directly over an identified pain trigger point.”
Study “Conclusions”:
“The application of a device delivering static magnetic fields of 300 to 500 Gauss over a pain trigger
point results in significant and prompt relief of pain in portfolio subjects.”
University of Washington (Study Link)
“Treatment of myofascial shoulder pain in the spinal cord injured population using magnetic fields: A
case series”
Relevance:
This is another clinical study that demonstrates how the use of magnets resulted in meaningful pain
reduction within one hour.
Study “Objective”:
“The primary objective is to determine whether myofascial shoulder pain in persons with SCI can be
temporarily ameliorated with static magnetic fields.”
Study “Conclusion”:
“Static magnetic fields may decrease the sensory dimensions and intensity of myofascial shoulder
pain in persons with SCI.”
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Study Link)
“Neural Specificity of Acupuncture Stimulation at Pericardium 6: Evidence From an FMRI Study.”
Relevance:
This study was conducted to see what neurological changes occurred in the brain during acupuncture of
specific parts of the body including the PC6 junction, especially regarding antiemetic treatment, (nausea
treatment).
Study “Purpose”:
“To investigate the neural specificity of pericardium PC6, with the same meridian acupoint PC7 and a
treatment-irrelevant acupoint GB37 as separate controls.”
Study “Conclusion”:
“The predominantly time-prolonged deactivations in these areas may also serve the clinical efficacy
of PC6 in producing a sedative or tranquilizing effect in antiemetic treatment.”
Columbia University (Study Link)
“Weak Static Magnetic Fields and Human Sleep: Preliminary Results.”
Relevance:
This is another clinical study that demonstrates how the use of magnets resulted in a more restorative
sleep due to relief of everyday aches and pains.
Study “Introduction”:
This double-blind pilot study was designed to examine SMF effects on the quality of sleep.”
Study “Results and Discussion”:
“The mechanism of the observed effects is not clear; however, it may be related to the known effect
of magnetic fields on musculoskeletal pain relief and peripheral blood circulation. Relief of everyday
aches and pains could lead to increased relaxation, faster entry into sleep (latency) and longer time in
delta sleep, all of which could improve sleep quality.”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Study Link)
“The Effect of the BIOflex Magnetic Pad on the Flow Rate of 5% Aqueous Saline Solution.”
Relevance:
This clinical study demonstrates how magnets act to increase circulation.
Note: The BIOflex magnetic pad is a product that uses concentric alternating magnetic fields. The
BIOflex magnetic pad was developed by Medical Magnetics, (co-creators of the Florella device).
Study “Introduction”:
“The overall purpose of this investigation was to determine whether or not the BIOflex magnetic pad
did influence the circulation of blood. Because of the many complicating factors associated with the use
of blood itself, such as coagulation etc., it was decided to work with a very simple system. To that end a
5% NaCl solution in distilled water was selected.”
Study “Results”:
“The outcome of this first set of experiments indicated when a flexible capillary was exposed to the
BIOflex pad, the flow rate of a 0.5% saline solution was increased…”