Table 3.
Participant-reported adverse events (AEs)
| AE | PMTS group | Sham group | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild | |||
| Headache or dizziness | 5 (7.4) | 19 (27.9) | 0.004 |
| Complaints of instrument-emitted heat | 4 (5.9) | 8 (11.8) | 0.248 |
| Allergy or contact dermatitis | 5 (7.4) | 2 (2.9) | 0.257 |
| Dry skin | 11 (16.2) | 11 (16.2) | >0.999 |
| Fatigue | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.5) | - |
| Sinus tachycardia | 1 (1.5) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| Moderate | |||
| Worse sleep | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.5) | - |
| Severe | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| Total | 26 (38.2) | 42 (61.7) | 0.052 |
Values are presented as number (%). Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. PMTS, Pulsed Magnetic Therapy System