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Scrambler therapy (or Calmare scramber therapy or Calmare therapy), like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), involves the use of an electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves.
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It was invented by Giuseppe Marineo at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The device used is a Calmare MC5-A device. It has been FDA-cleared 510(k)-cleared and European CE mark-certified.
Treatment is adminstered as follows:
- mixed or neuropathic pain - 10/12 consecutive treatments of 30 or 45 minutes; once a day for five days a week.
- cancer pain - initial treatment program consisting of 10/12 consecutive treatments of 45 minutes, once a day, and every time the pain reappears. Analgesia on patient request.
References
- Anson P National Pain Report 9 April 2014 Inventor of Calmare Scrambler Tries to Block Sales
- http://calmaretherapynj.com/what-is-calmare
- Calmare - doctor Q&A