Quell (wearable)

The Quell wearable device

Quell is a wearable device, manufactured by Neurometrix, that claims to offer relief from chronic pain without the use of drugs.[1] Quell is an FDA approved band worn on the calf and uses Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) technology. [2] Neurometrix reference a small study, funded by the company, to claim efficacy in chronic pain; however, evidence is currently limited[3]

References

  1. ↑ Scott Jung (August 17, 2015). "Hands-On With Quell Wearable Pain Relief Device". www.medgadget.com. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  2. ↑ James Geddes (January 9, 2015). "Quell Promises Pain Relief with New FDA-Approved Gadget". Techtimes. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  3. ↑ Anna Tan (August 20, 2015). "NeuroMetrix Reports Positive Preliminary Results on Quell Wearable Pain Relief Device for Chronic Pain". Fibromyalgia News Today. Retrieved 2015-12-25.

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