Available over-the-counter (OTC). No prescription needed.
Available over-the-counter (OTC). No prescription needed.

Pain relief that fits
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ActiPatch® is an FDA-cleared, drug-free bioelectric wearable device using pulsed shortwave therapy (PSWT) for adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Use it alongside other treatments, without an app or pairing. Individual experiences vary.

FDA 510(k) K192234
720 therapy hours per device
Designed for comfortable, continuous wear with no tingling sensation from the device.
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Where does it hurt?

Explore drug-free relief for musculoskeletal pain, including muscle and joint pain in your back, neck, knees and more.

Back PainKnee PainKnee OsteoarthritisNeck PainShoulder PainHip PainFoot PainHeel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)ArthritisSports InjuriesMuscle & Joint Pain
BioElectronics Corporation (BIEL)

ActiPatch® is designed and manufactured by BioElectronics Corporation (BIEL). Electrome markets and sells ActiPatch® in the United States under an exclusive license.

From the evidence library

What does the evidence show?

ActiPatch® is FDA-cleared (510(k) K192234) for over-the-counter adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain. These counts cover selected ActiPatch® clinical publications, not laboratory studies or studies of other devices. Study conditions and protocols differ, and individual results vary.

Published records
6
Each paper counted once
Randomized controlled trials
3
Library design label: RCT
Publication years
2012–2021
Earliest to latest record
What do clearance and research tell us?

FDA clearance identifies the device's permitted use; it is not an endorsement or a guarantee of results. These pain trials do not establish improved circulation, tissue repair, or reduced inflammation as ActiPatch® outcomes.

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How soon might I notice a difference?

Individual experiences vary. Many people report noticing relief within a few hours; for some, it can take up to four days of consistent wear. Keep following the package directions and do not change medications or prescribed care without speaking with your healthcare provider.

RCT2016 · Rheumatology (Oxford)

Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial

Bagnato GL, Miceli G, Marino N, Sciortino D, Bagnato GF

In a four-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled ActiPatch® trial in knee osteoarthritis, 66 people were randomized and 60 completed the study. The investigators reported improvements in pain and physical function compared with placebo. Participants wore the device 12 hours a day.

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RCT2012 · Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Pulsed Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Therapy: A Potential Novel Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Brook J, Dauphinee DM, Korpinen J, Rawe IM

A seven-day, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial studied nightly use for plantar fasciitis. Among 70 participants who completed the study, the active-treatment group reported a greater reduction in morning pain than the placebo group.

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Evidence describes study results, not a promise of the same result for everyone. This is not medical advice.

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What users report

1 approved public review

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Third-party ratings and registry context

Third-party ratings

Separate source snapshots, not combined with approved public reviews.

  • Amazon, ActiPatch® All-in-One

    4.2 out of 5 · 605 ratings

    As of 2026-10-07

    ActiPatch® All-in-One

  • Facebook, ActiPatch® page

    4.6 out of 5 · about 1,200 reviews

    As of 2026-10-07

    ActiPatch® page

  • Trustpilot

    4.6 out of 5 · 17 reviews

    As of 2026-10-07

    ActiPatch.com

  • KT Recovery+ Wave on Amazon

    4.1 out of 5 · 1,179 ratings

    As of 2026-10-07

    Ratings for KT Recovery+ Wave, sold by KT Tape, a BioElectronics distributor. Same device as ActiPatch®.

  • KT Recovery+ Wave on Walmart

    4.3 out of 5 · 364 ratings

    As of 2026-10-07

    Ratings for KT Recovery+ Wave, sold by KT Tape, a BioElectronics distributor. Same device as ActiPatch®.

Over 1 million devices built on ActiPatch® technology sold worldwide since the early 2000s, per BioElectronics Corporation.

In a UK registry of about 5,000 ActiPatch® users, about 2 in 3 reported a meaningful drop in pain (2 or more points on a 10 point scale) after a 7 day trial, and about 1 in 3 did not. Registry results are self-reported and observational, not a controlled trial.

Rawe & Kotak (2015)

Individual results vary.

What the studies show
ActiPatch® experiences

Individual stories

Testimonials published by BioElectronics Corporation (BIEL), the manufacturer of ActiPatch®, each linked to its original. Individual results vary.

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How ActiPatch® Works

ActiPatch® is an FDA-cleared, over-the-counter wearable that delivers drug-free 27.12 MHz pulsed shortwave therapy (PSWT) as an adjunctive treatment for musculoskeletal pain.

What It Is

A family of lightweight, wearable FDA‑cleared devices delivering drug‑free pulsed shortwave therapy.

  • FDA‑cleared for musculoskeletal pain
  • 27.12 MHz pulsed shortwave therapy (PSWT)
  • A self-contained wearable with no electrode pads or lead wires to manage
  • Up to 720 hours of therapy per device

How It Works

Delivers a pulsed electromagnetic signal directly where you hurt.

  • Applied at the site of pain
  • Designed for comfortable, continuous wear with no tingling sensation from the device.
  • Wear it and go, with nothing to connect or manage
  • Cleared as an adjunctive therapy

What You Get

Position the lightweight loop over the site of pain for continuous, hands‑free adjunctive therapy.

  • Lightweight wearable device
  • Follow package directions for wear and placement
  • Drug-free; contains no active drug ingredient
  • Ask a clinician about use with your current care

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Pulsed Shortwave Therapy (PSWT) and ActiPatch®

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About the company

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Pain relief is where our story starts, not where our ambition ends. Electrome brings ActiPatch® to customers across North America while pursuing a broader mission: advancing medicine through the science of the body’s electrical signals.

Current software. MATRIX Discovery is Electrome's operating, internal, human-led AI-native R&D software.

Future concept. Separately, the mat-based MATRIX System and its proposed Scan → Diagnose → Compute → Treat → Measure → Adapt → Treat again loop are future research. Diagnose is a future research goal, not an existing diagnostic capability. The MATRIX System is not FDA-cleared, not an approved therapy, and not available for clinical or consumer use.

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