ANF therapy ® for pain management, feasibility, satisfaction, perceived symptom reduction and side effects: a real-world multisite observational study.

Autor:	de la Vega R; Departament of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Psychology Faculty, University of Málaga: Málaga 29071, Spain., Heinisuo IA; ANF Academy, Amino Frequency Corporation S.L., Spain., López-Martínez AE; Departament of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Psychology Faculty, University of Málaga: Málaga 29071, Spain., Serrano-Ibáñez ER; Departament of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Psychology Faculty, University of Málaga: Málaga 29071, Spain., Ruíz-Párraga GT; Departament of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Psychology Faculty, University of Málaga: Málaga 29071, Spain., Ramírez-Maestre C; Departament of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Psychology Faculty, University of Málaga: Málaga 29071, Spain., Esteve R; Departament of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Psychology Faculty, University of Málaga: Málaga 29071, Spain.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of physical therapy science [J Phys Ther Sci] 2023 Dec; Vol. 35 (12), pp. 768-776. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 01.
DOI:	10.1589/jpts.35.768
Abstrakt:	[Purpose] Non-invasive and drug-free interventions for pain are being developed. One of them is ANF (which stands for "Amino Neuro Frequency") Therapy ® , which consists in the application of carbonized metal devices on a patient's skin. We aimed to: 1) test perceived changes in pain intensity after ANF application, 2) record frequency and severity of side effects, 3) assess clinician and patient satisfaction, 4) explore effects on swelling and range of motion (ROM). [Participants and Methods] In this real-world multisite observational study, N=113 physical therapists in 45 countries, applied ANF to N=1,054 patients (Mage=45.2, 56.2% female) with pain complaints. Demographic data, pain intensity (NRS-11), effects of ANF on swelling and ROM, clinician and patient satisfaction and side effects were collected. [Results] Main pain locations were: low back (14.9%), knee (12.4%), neck (10%), and shoulder (9.6%). Pre-treatment pain intensity was high (Mean=7.6, SD=1.9). It significantly decreased post-treatment (Mean=3.1, SD=2.0), t(1053)=7.25, with a large effect size (Cohen's d=2.2). Swelling decreased and ROM increased. Average satisfaction with ANF was 92/100. Patients often experienced mild side effects (42.3%): dry mouth, headache and fatigue. [Conclusion] Results show large effect sizes, high satisfaction, and mild and short-term side effects. This is very promising but should be interpreted with caution considering the study limitations. Competing Interests: RV has received scientific consulting fees from ANF Academy. IH works at ANF Academy. The rest of the authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. (2023©by the Society of Physical Therapy Science. Published by IPEC Inc.)
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