A Postmarket Surveillance Study on Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator Therapy

Abstract EN

The Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator (ENAR) device is a hand-held electrotherapy which is applied using energetic medicine principles and aspects of acupuncture theory.

The aim of this paper is to report the findings of a postmarket survey of persons who have used the ENAR device.

The conditions for which the therapy was used and its perceived effectiveness are discussed.

A web-based survey of Australian recipients of ENAR therapy was completed by 481 respondents.

Most (76%) used ENAR exclusively for pain relief for musculoskeletal disorders, especially back, shoulder, and neck pain; 8% used ENAR exclusively for nonmusculoskeletal disorders; while 16% used ENAR for both.

Respondents reported a mean reduction in pain of 70% (t(423) = 38.73, P<.001) and functional improvement of 62% (t(423) = 10.45, P<.001) using 11-point numerical rating scales.

Following ENAR treatment, medication reduction was reported by 91% of respondents.

Most respondents reported high satisfaction following ENAR therapy, with between 15 and 20% achieving complete pain relief.

The self-delivery of ENAR may, in part, account for the high level of satisfaction.