Key Takeaway
Systematic review found PEMF therapy improved sleep quality in most studies, with effects on sleep latency and sleep efficiency.
Summary
This systematic review examined the effects of PEMF therapy on sleep quality across multiple clinical trials.
Most studies showed improvements in subjective sleep quality, with some also demonstrating objective improvements in sleep architecture. Effects appear most consistent for sleep onset latency.
Methods
- Systematic review of controlled trials
- Multiple sleep outcome measures
- Various PEMF protocols examined
- Quality assessment of studies
Key Results
- Improved subjective sleep quality in 70% of studies
- Reduced sleep onset latency
- Some improvements in deep sleep
- Generally well-tolerated
Limitations
- Heterogeneous methodologies
- Small sample sizes common
- Risk of bias in some studies