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NeuroMetrix to Exhibit Quell® Fibromyalgia and Present New Clinical Data at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 2023 Annual Meeting

Published: 2023-03-21 13:00:00 ET
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WOBURN, Mass., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroMetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NURO) will exhibit Quell Fibromyalgia at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 39th Annual Meeting on March 23 - 26 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In addition, two scientific posters reporting new data on the use of Quell in patients with fibromyalgia will be presented.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by generalized pain, fatigue, poor sleep, memory and concentration impairments, mood disorders and other disabling symptoms. The prevalence of fibromyalgia is estimated to be 2 to 6 percent of the U.S. adult population (5 to 15 million people). Quell Fibromyalgia utilizes proprietary wearable neuromodulation technology and is the only FDA authorized medical device to help reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the Company’s booth #32 for a demonstration and to review prescribing details.

The two scientific posters listed below will be presented live on Friday, March 24 and will be available for review throughout the conference.

  • Wearable Lower-Extremity Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) May Improve Self-Reported Balance Impairment in Subjects with Fibromyalgia: An Exploratory Post-Hoc AnalysisBalance impairment and falls are common in individuals with fibromyalgia. Data from a recently completed double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial of Quell in 119 subjects with fibromyalgia was analyzed. Self-reported balance impairment was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale. The median balance at baseline was 5 (IQR 2-7). Balance impairment decreased following 3-months of active (-1.32±0.30, p