Scrambler therapy

Scrambler therapy involves the use of electronic stimulation on the skin with the goal of overwhelming pain information with non-pain information.[1] In a therapy session, "electrocardiographic-like pads are placed around the area of pain".[2]

Scrambler therapy
Other namesCalmare scrambler therapy, Calmare therapy

There is not much research on the efficacy of scrambler therapy.[3] There is no strong evidence that it is effective in treating neuropathic pain,[4] although there is tentative evidence that it may be effective for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.[3] There is preliminary evidence that is effective for chronic pain.[5]

History

The technique was invented by Giuseppe Marineo at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.[6] Marineo co-authored and published a research paper on the topic in 2000.[7]

See also

References
  1. Katholi BR, Daghstani SS, Banez GA, Brady KK (2014). "Noninvasive treatments for pediatric complex regional pain syndrome: a focused review". PM&R. 6 (10): 926–33. doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.04.007. PMID 24780851.
  2. Harrison, Pam (11 Jan 2016). "Scrambler Therapy Benefit in Cancer-Related Neuropathic Pain". Medscape (WebMD LLC). Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  3. Pachman, DR; Watson, JC; Loprinzi, CL (December 2014). "Therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment related peripheral neuropathies". Current Treatment Options in Oncology. 15 (4): 567–80. doi:10.1007/s11864-014-0303-7. PMID 25119581.
  4. Rivera, E., & Cianfrocca, M. (2015). "Overview of neuropathy associated with taxanes for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer". Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology. 75 (4): 659–670. doi:10.1007/s00280-014-2607-5. PMC 4365177. PMID 25596818.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. Majithia, N; Smith, TJ; Coyne, PJ; Abdi, S; Pachman, DR; Lachance, D; Shelerud, R; Cheville, A; Basford, JR; Farley, D; O'Neill, C; Ruddy, KJ; Sparadeo, F; Beutler, A; Loprinzi, CL (June 2016). "Scrambler Therapy for the management of chronic pain". Supportive Care in Cancer. 24 (6): 2807–14. doi:10.1007/s00520-016-3177-3. PMC 4973603. PMID 27041741.
  6. Anson, Pat (9 April 2014). "Inventor of Calmare Scrambler Tries to Block Sales". National Pain Report.
  7. Serafini, G., Marineo, G. and Sabato, A.F. (2000). "'Scrambler therapy': a new option in neuropathic pain treatment?". The Pain Clinic. 12 (4): 287–298. doi:10.1163/156856900750233785.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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