Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Transcranial Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: a Study Protocol for a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether pulsed electromagnetic fields(PEMF) is effective in the treatment of multiple chemical sensitivity in terms of life impact, symptoms, psychological distress, markers of central sensitization and the immune system, and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Lacour's criteria for multiple chemical sensitivity
• Lifestyle or functional impairments that score ≥ 35 on the Life Impact scale of the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous PEMF therapy
• psychosis or a comparable disorder
• epilepsy
• cerebral tumours
• leukaemia or malignancies in the head or neck region
• having a pacemaker or other active implants
• pregnancy or nursing
• unreliable contraception
• drug or alcohol abuse
• a pending application or intentions to apply for early retirement
• initiation of pharmacological treatment which have not steadied
• participation in another research study