Extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) reduces oxidative stress and improves functional and psychological status in ischemic stroke patients.
This clinical study evaluated whether adding ELF-EMF exposure to a 4-week rehabilitation program affects antioxidant and clinical status in ischemic stroke patients. Fifty-seven patients were assigned to an ELF-EMF group or a non-ELF-EMF group, with the exposed group receiving 40 Hz, 7 mT for 15 minutes per day over 4 weeks. The authors report increased catalase and superoxide dismutase activity and improved ADL, MMSE, and GDS scores in the ELF-EMF group, while TAS did not change in either group.
Key points
- The study compared post-stroke rehabilitation with versus without additional ELF-EMF exposure.
- ELF-EMF exposure was 40 Hz at 7 mT for 15 minutes per day over 4 weeks (5 days/week).
- Catalase and superoxide dismutase activity increased significantly in the ELF-EMF group.
- Total antioxidant status (TAS) did not change in either group.
- Functional status (ADL) improved significantly in the ELF-EMF group.
- Mental/psychological measures (MMSE and GDS) improved significantly in the ELF-EMF group.
- Clinical parameters were positively correlated with enzymatic antioxidant protection.
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