To show that this EMF exposure activates neutrophils in a group of subjects with diversity in age and gender.
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Brief title
Condition
- Hepatobiliary neoplasms malignant and unspecified
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Increased neutrophil granularization
Secondary outcome
na
Background summary
It is known from literature and own research that phagocytic immune cells, and
in particular neutrophils (neutrophil granulocytes, the most numerous white
blood cells) react to weak electromagnetic fields.
In animals, the following was measured under infection pressure: increased
activity of immune cells, (50 +%) reduction in mortality, (15 +%) reduction in
tissue damage, improvement in growth. In human cells (neutrophils) (25 +%)
increased functional activity has been measured.
The hypothesis is that A. exposure can also have a beneficial effect on the
course of infectious diseases in humans, because B. neutrophils are activated.
In this study, part B of the hypothesis is verified for a group of subjects
that also includes the elderly.
Study objective
To show that this EMF exposure activates neutrophils in a group of subjects
with diversity in age and gender.
Study design
Double-blind placebo-controlled trial with crossover (repeat with placebo and
test reversed)
Intervention
30 minutes exposure to a weak electromagnetic field with a specific signal
content.
The field strength is approximately 5 micro Tesla, which is a factor of 10
below the ICNIRP / EU safety guideline. Compare: in the MRI a 5,000 times
stronger electromagnetic field with comparable signal content is applied (for
the varying gradient fields), and a 1,000,000 times stronger static field.
Study burden and risks
very light burden
no risk
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Age
Inclusion criteria
A group of volunteers, diverse in age and gender
Exclusion criteria
Immune related disease
pregnancy
Design
Recruitment
Medical products/devices used
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL75559.091.20 |