Clinical Research Library

    What does the published research say about PEMF and bioregulation?

    This library holds 50 published studies across 16 clinical categories, each graded A through F on a published scale, with Review and Ongoing Trial as separate labels. Negative and preclinical findings are listed alongside positive ones. No category currently holds an A grade.

    Last reviewed 2026-08-27. Read the grading methodology.

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    Graded index of published PEMF, bioregulation and biofeedback studies
    CategoryStudyGradeDesignPopulationYearLink
    Chronic Pain2024 Meta-Analysis: PEMF for OsteoarthritisA-Systematic review and meta-analysisNot reported2024PubMed 38610722
    Chronic PainNeurofeedback for Chronic Pain: Meta-AnalysisB+Systematic review and meta-analysisNot reported2020PubMed 32502283
    Chronic PainElectrodermal Biofeedback for Pain & InflammationBControlled clinical studyPatients aged 30-86 with chronic pain2019PubMed 30805908
    Chronic PainKnee Osteoarthritis: Wearable PEMF vs Placebo (RCT)A-Randomized controlled trial66 adults with radiographic knee OA2016PubMed 26705327
    Chronic PainPEMF for Osteoarthritis: Landmark StudyA-Randomized controlled trial167 patients with knee or cervical spine OA1994PubMed 7837158
    Chronic PainBiofeedback for Chronic Back Pain: Meta-AnalysisB+Meta-analysis1,062 patients with chronic back painNot reportedPubMed 27307013

    A positive PEMF study is not evidence for a specific device unless the signal parameters studied are reasonably comparable to what that device produces. Read the methodology and its stated limitations before drawing conclusions from any single row above.