BioElectronics Drug-free Chronic Pain Therapy Observation Study Results

61% Pain Reduction & Decreases Medication Use in 86% (including opioids)

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Mar 29, 2016, 08:30 ET

FREDERICK, Md., March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BioElectronics Corporation (OTC Pink: BIEL), the maker of the drug-free over-the-counter, $30.00 ActiPatch® (www.actipatch.com) Musculoskeletal Pain Therapy medical devices, announced today the completion of a 6-month ActiPatch product observation study conducted in conjunction with its ongoing market research.

The study was conducted to measure the medical device's pain relief durability, its reduction of pain medication use, including prescription narcotic drugs, and its impact on the user's quality of life.

Out of the 254 chronic pain sufferers that participated, 224 completed the full 6-month study.

The key findings:

  • Side effects:  None reported
  • Treatment durability: Over 90% of the participants reported continued relief averaging a 61% reduction in pain even after six months.
  • Improved quality of life: 90% reported improved sleep, 89% reported greater physical activity and 71% reported their quality of life was much better to a great deal better.
  • Decreased medication use:  86% reported a decrease in medication use that continued to improve over time. Most importantly, this decrease included prescription narcotic based drugs.
  • Decreased adverse events from medication use: 68% were experiencing adverse side effects, of these 71% reported a reduction in adverse side effects.
  • Healthcare savings: 65% spent less on pain therapies and 65% reported fewer visits to the Doctor and Pain Specialist.

The study has been accepted and will be presented at the British Pain Society annual scientific meeting being held from May 10-12 in Harrogate, UK https://www.britishpainsociety.org/2016-asm/. The Company will also be exhibiting at the Congress: Booth #42.

About BioElectronics Corporation
BioElectronics Corporation (www.bielcorp.com) is a leader in non-invasive electroceutical and the maker of an industry leading family of disposable, drug-free, pain therapy devices: ActiPatch® Therapy, over-the-counter treatment for back pain and other musculoskeletal complaints; RecoveryRx® Devices for chronic and post-operative wound care; Allay® Menstrual Pain Therapy; and HealFast® Therapy for dogs, cats and horses.

Contact:
Paul Knopick
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SOURCE BioElectronics Corporation