The effect of mobile phone use on symptoms and neuroendocrine function in 'normal' and 'hypersensitive' users

Completed

• Conditions: Sensitivity to radiofrequency fields / electrosensitivity; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN81432775
• Lead Sponsor: Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research programme (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Two samples will be tested, consisting of 'control' and 'sensitive' participants. To be eligible for the sensitive group, participants must report experiencing often headaches within 20 min of using a GSM mobile phone. Only participants who do not attribute any symptoms to mobile phone signals will be eligible for inclusion in the control group.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if: under 18, over 75, pregnant, suffering from a psychotic illness, currently using antidepressants, or if they report severe symptoms at baseline while in the testing room.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified