Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps for rheumatoid arthritis - analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects: a randomised double-blind placebo controlled crossover trial

Stewart J Richmond; Shalmini Gunadasa; Martin Bland; Hugh Macpherson

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0071529

Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps for rheumatoid arthritis - analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects: a randomised double-blind placebo controlled crossover trial

Stewart J Richmond, Shalmini Gunadasa, Martin Bland, Hugh Macpherson

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Abstract

Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis include the application of magnets and copper to the skin. Despite the popular use of devices containing magnets or copper for this purpose, little research has been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of such treatments.

Original language	English
Article number	e71529
Journal	PLoS ONE
Volume	8
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0071529
Publication status	Published - 16 Sept 2013

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