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    Millimeter wave therapy (MWT) shows potential for pain relief across various conditions. Further large-scale trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness as a complementary analgesic treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Physics
    • Complementary Medicine

    Background:

    • Millimeter wave therapy (MWT) is a non-invasive technique explored for its analgesic properties.
    • Evidence suggests MWT may offer pain relief, but requires rigorous scientific validation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and evaluate clinical studies on the pain-relief effects of Millimeter Wave Therapy (MWT).
    • To assess the methodological quality of existing MWT research for pain management.

    Main Methods:

    • A Medline-based literature search was conducted to identify relevant clinical studies.
    • Methodological quality of retrieved studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), was evaluated using the Oxford scale.

    Main Results:

    • Nine of the 13 reviewed studies were RCTs, with only three meeting high methodological standards.

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  • MWT demonstrated effectiveness for headache, arthritis, neuropathic pain, and acute postoperative pain.
  • Characteristic effects included rapid, lasting pain relief at points remote from exposure.

    • Conclusions:

    • MWT shows promise as an analgesic therapy, particularly for diverse pain types.
    • High-quality, large-scale randomized controlled trials are essential to substantiate the efficacy of MWT for pain relief.