FDA-Cleared Wearable · Pulsed Shortwave Therapy · Available over-the-counter (OTC)

ActiPatch® is an FDA 510(k) cleared (K192234), drug-free bioelectric wearable that delivers pulsed shortwave therapy (PSWT) at 27.12 MHz for over-the-counter adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain, including muscle and joint pain. Can be used alongside other treatments. No prescription needed.

FDA-Cleared Wearable · Pulsed Shortwave Therapy · Available over-the-counter (OTC)

ActiPatch® (1 unit)

ActiPatch® is an FDA 510(k) cleared (K192234), drug-free bioelectric wearable that delivers pulsed shortwave therapy (PSWT) at 27.12 MHz for over-the-counter adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain, including muscle and joint pain. Can be used alongside other treatments. No prescription needed.

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Morning Pain

What 2 placebo-controlled studies found for knee and heel pain

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Your knees wake up before you do.

That first step out of bed. The slow walk to the coffee. The pills by the sink just to get going.

Meet ActiPatch®. It's drug-free and FDA cleared for musculoskeletal pain. Gentle electromagnetic pulses calm overactive pain signals while you sleep, and you won't feel a thing.

In a placebo-controlled knee arthritis study, pain dropped about 25%, compared with about 4% on placebo. And 26% stopped their pain pills, compared with 3%.

For heel pain, a separate placebo-controlled study found morning pain fell 40%, compared with 7%.

Get your mornings back. No pills, no pain. Order today at ActiPatch.com. Free shipping on every order through December 31st.

ActiPatch®. From the team at Electrome.

Free shipping offer ends December 31, 2026 (midnight HST), US addresses including US territories. Individual results vary. ActiPatch® does not replace prescribed medication.

The Lifter

How ActiPatch® works on a sore back, explained in about a minute

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Your back taps out before your legs do.

Set 3 of 5, and you're already racking it, popping pain pills just to finish the session.

Here's how ActiPatch® works. Gentle electromagnetic pulses calm overactive pain signals right where it hurts. You won't feel a thing.

Wear it under your gear or over it for up to 720 hours. It's drug-free and FDA cleared for musculoskeletal pain.

In a study of more than 1,300 people with back pain, average pain dropped about 40% within 7 days. A NASA review even ranked its technology first among non-invasive pain options.

Train hard. Recover smart. Leave the pills at home. Order today at ActiPatch.com. Free shipping on every order through December 31st.

ActiPatch®. From the team at Electrome.

Free shipping offer ends December 31, 2026 (midnight HST), US addresses including US territories. Individual results vary. ActiPatch® does not replace prescribed medication.

The Golfer

Drug-free pain relief you can wear for all 18 holes of your next round

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What's under this polo is nobody's business. Great drive, terrible back. And by the back nine, you're sinking pain pills instead of putts. Over the counter, even prescription.

ActiPatch® goes on in the locker room in about 5 seconds. It's drug-free, FDA cleared for musculoskeletal pain, and works under your polo, or over it. Now, if only it could read the greens.

In a 6-month study, people reported 65% less pain in the first week. And it held. About half cut back on pain medication, including prescription opioids. More than 1 in 4 stopped altogether.

Fewer pills in the cup holder, more rounds on the calendar. Walk the course? Knee and heel versions, too.

Play all 18, and still make it to the 19th hole.

No pills, no pain. Just wear the patch. Order today at ActiPatch.com. Free shipping on every order through December 31st.

ActiPatch®. From the team at Electrome.

Free shipping offer ends December 31, 2026 (midnight HST), US addresses including US territories. Individual results vary. ActiPatch® does not replace prescribed medication.

For Those Who Serve

Floods, wildfires, drill weekends. Drug-free, over-the-counter relief for musculoskeletal pain, worn under the uniform.

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Before sunrise, the day is already moving. PT, drills, and long hours on your feet. Floods, wildfires, drill weekends. When your state calls, you answer. Long convoys, heavy lifts. Your back carries all of it. And pain doesn't clock out when the duty day ends.

Most of us reach for drugstore pain pills, menthol rubs, or heat wraps. They wear off, and you reach for more.

ActiPatch® goes on in about 5 seconds and works quietly under your uniform. It's a drug-free, over-the-counter medical device. FDA cleared for musculoskeletal pain in your back, neck, shoulders, knees, and feet. And about 2 in 3 adults with chronic pain are bothered a lot by back, joint, or limb pain.

Here's how it works. ActiPatch® sends gentle pulses of shortwave energy into the sore spot. They help calm overactive pain nerves, so fewer pain signals reach your brain. Research on this pulsed shortwave technology also links it to lower inflammation and better blood flow. 2 keys to how your body heals. You won't feel a thing.

Put it on before a long training day so pain doesn't get a vote. When pain flares during training or after drill, it's already working.

In a 6-month study, people reported 65% less pain in the first week, and it held. About half cut back on pain medication, including prescription opioids. And more than 1 in 4 stopped altogether.

No prescription, no pills to pack. Up to 720 hours of therapy from a single device. Drug-free, so there's nothing that makes you drowsy on duty. More than 1 million ActiPatch® devices have already been sold. Read real testimonials at ActiPatch.com.

Less pain means you can stay on task, from the PT test to the motor pool. From drill weekend to annual training and back home again.

ActiPatch®, drug-free relief for those who serve. Free shipping through December 31st at ActiPatch.com.

ActiPatch®. From the team at Electrome.

Free shipping offer ends December 31, 2026 (midnight HST), US addresses including US territories. Individual results vary. ActiPatch® does not replace prescribed medication.

Buying questions

Which pack should I choose?
All packs contain the same ActiPatch® device. Choose a single pack for one device, a double pack for two, or a triple pack for three. Compare the price per device shown above.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest without creating an account.
Do you ship outside the US?
We ship to the USA, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. We do not ship to other countries yet.
Is there a free sample or trial?
No free samples. Every purchase is covered by the 30-day money-back guarantee. Request it within 30 days of delivery; the device does not need to be sent back. 30-day money-back guarantee.
How long does one device last?
Each ActiPatch® device provides 720 therapy hours. Placement and daily wear guide.

Testimonials

Excerpts from sourced personal accounts, separate from customer reviews. Individual results vary.

Portrait of Tom Dundon
“I used ActiPatch® on my knees. For the first time in years I went shopping with my wife and I didn’t have to find a seat because my knees were hurting too much.”
Tom DundonPublished by BioElectronics Corporation
Portrait of Pamela Orchard
“I slept well and was amazed by the reduction of pain in my lower back.”
Pamela OrchardPublished by BioElectronics Corporation
Portrait of Pauline Levi-Tilley
“ActiPatch® is just brilliant. It is the only thing that has taken my chronic shoulder pain away.”
Pauline Levi-TilleyPublished by BioElectronics Corporation
Portrait of Catriona McDiarmid
“I bought ActiPatch® at Boots as I had so much hip and back pain and physio wasn’t helping. The ActiPatch® really does work. Money well spent. I’m a happy bunny!”
Catriona McDiarmidPublished by BioElectronics Corporation

How to Use ActiPatch®

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Position over pain

Place the device loop directly over the source of your pain.

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Secure with tape

Use the included tape to hold the loop in place over the intended area.

Or wear it over a thin layer of clothing. Avoid thick fabric between the device and the skin.

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Switch on and follow directions

Press the on/off button, then follow the package directions for use and wear duration.

Product Details

Common uses

Back PainKnee PainKnee OsteoarthritisNeck PainShoulder PainElbow PainWrist & Hand PainHip PainAnkle PainFoot PainHeel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)ArthritisSports InjuriesMuscle & Joint Pain

Less pain. More everyday life.

ActiPatch® offers drug-free, wearable relief for everyday musculoskeletal pain, including back, knee, shoulder, neck, foot and heel pain, and muscle and joint aches.

Wear it for hours as directed, with no drugs, no appointments to use it, and up to 720 therapy hours per device.

Rest and recharge

When pain eases, it can be easier to settle down for sleep and feel ready for the day.

Keep your independence

When pain eases, it can be easier to stay active, manage everyday tasks, and focus at work.

Make room for connection

When pain eases, it can be easier to enjoy family and friends, nurture relationships, and make space for a brighter mood.

In a 6-month ActiPatch® follow-up, 60% reported better sleep and 53% were more active.

Staelin, Koneru, and Rawe (2019) followed 240 users who had relief in week 1. Self-reported, with no placebo group. Individual results vary.

Read the ActiPatch® research and its limitations

Mood and relationship benefits are possibilities of less pain, not measured ActiPatch® results.

ActiPatch® is FDA cleared (510(k) K192234) for over-the-counter adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

What's Included

1 ActiPatch® device720 hours each
Adhesive tapeIncluded in pack
CR2032 batteryIntegrated
Ready to useNothing to connect

Technical Specifications

Therapy type
Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
Frequency
27.12 MHz
Pulse rate
1,000 pulses per second
Treatment area
110 cm²
Operation time
720 therapy hours
Battery
Integrated CR2032 battery
Device weight
9.5 g

At a Glance

Different from TENS

A self-contained wearable with no electrode pads or lead wires to manage. Designed to operate without perceptible heat or tingling from the device.

Drug-Free

Contains no medicine or active drug ingredient.

FDA 510(k) Cleared

FDA-Cleared Technology

FDA cleared (510(k) K192234) for over-the-counter adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain, meaning it can be used alongside other treatments.

View the official record

Open the FDA's public K192234 record and confirm the clearance details directly.

Evidence presented in context

Product and mechanism details on this page stay within the cleared over-the-counter (OTC) indication. Individual experiences vary; product information is not medical advice.

Who should not use ActiPatch®

Review before use. See the package insert for full contraindications, warnings, and precautions.

  • Do not use if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other active implanted metallic or electronic device.
  • Do not use if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
  • Not for use by or on children under 17.
  • Do not use for sudden or unexplained pain, or if the cause of the pain is unknown. Not for pain deep in the body such as the chest or stomach, and not for cancer-related pain.
  • The device is not sterile. Do not place it in direct contact with open wounds.
  • Check in with your doctor if the pain changes, gets worse, or isn't easing after a few weeks. If you are under a doctor's care, consult your doctor before use.

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
7
Each paper counted once
Randomized controlled trials
3
Library design label: RCT
Publication years
2012–2025
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. The ActiPatch® pain trials did not measure circulation, tissue repair, or inflammation.

Read the FDA clearance record (opens in a new tab)

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.

Observational2025 · Medicinski Glasnik (Zenica)

Effectiveness of ActiPatch® in the Management and Prevention of Pillar Pain Following Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in Weight-Bearing Hand of Elderly Patients: An Observational Study

Sassara G, Cannella A, Caruso L, Taccardo G, Passiatore M, Militerno A, Marinangeli M, De Vitis R

In a 2025 observational study from a university orthopedic department in Rome, 10 elderly patients with pillar pain after open carpal tunnel release wore ActiPatch® for seven days, then used it pre-emptively when the other hand was operated on. All reported improved pain and hand function, and none developed pillar pain in the preventive phase. There was no control group, so the result is a signal, not proof.

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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.

Read the source publication(opens in a new tab)

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

Explore the full evidence library

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the package insert for full contraindications, warnings, and precautions. Do not use if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other active implanted metallic or electronic device. Not for use by or on children under 17. If you are under a doctor's care, consult your doctor before use.

Both names describe the same idea: using an electromagnetic signal, rather than a drug, to act on the body. ActiPatch® is an FDA-cleared example. It delivers 27.12 MHz pulsed shortwave therapy, the same signal reviewed in its 2017 and 2020 clearances, and is cleared for adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain. That clearance, and the controlled trials behind it, set it apart from unregulated frequency products.

It means ActiPatch® can be used alongside other treatments for musculoskeletal pain, including muscle and joint pain. Do not stop or change prescribed treatment without speaking with your healthcare professional.

No. ActiPatch® is available over-the-counter (OTC). FDA first cleared it in 2017 (510(k) K152432) for knee osteoarthritis and plantar fasciitis, then in 2020 (510(k) K192234) for adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

Each ActiPatch® device provides 720 therapy hours. If it runs continuously, that is approximately 30 days; intermittent use spreads those operating hours over a longer calendar period.

No. The CR2032 battery is integrated and is not designed for user replacement or charging. Follow the package directions for use and end-of-use handling.

ActiPatch® is a self-contained, drug-free wearable with nothing to charge or pair, and it is designed for comfortable, continuous wear with no tingling sensation from the device. The indicator light confirms that the device is operating.

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.

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

ActiPatch® is designed for comfortable, continuous wear, so it can be worn while you sleep when positioned as the package directions describe. If the tape or wrap irritates your skin, stop using it and review the package directions or ask a healthcare professional.

Yes. Use one ActiPatch® device per painful area, with each loop positioned over its own site of pain as the package directions describe.

Not feeling anything is expected. ActiPatch® is designed for comfortable, continuous wear with no tingling sensation from the device. The indicator light confirms that the device is operating.

ActiPatch® is generally eligible for purchase with a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA). Eligibility depends on your plan, so confirm with your plan administrator.

Electrome does not bill insurance or Medicare for ActiPatch®. Check with your insurer about whether any reimbursement is available.

ActiPatch® contains no medicine or active drug ingredient. If you have questions about using any device with your medicines or current care, ask a clinician or pharmacist.

Yes, and those dates are a strength. ActiPatch® reached a finished design early and has not needed to change since. It delivers the same 27.12 MHz pulsed shortwave signal, pulse pattern and dose it did in the controlled trials, so those results still describe the product you buy today. FDA confirmed this in January 2020: its clearance summary records that no device modifications were made, and it cleared ActiPatch® for over the counter use for musculoskeletal pain on the same controlled trials it reviewed in 2017. Research has kept going: an ActiPatch® study was published in 2025, and independent reviews of pulsed electromagnetic therapy published from 2020 to 2025 are summarized in the research section above.

ActiPatch® is developed and manufactured by BioElectronics Corporation and marketed by Electrome under an exclusive license. The manufacturer-sourced testimonials link to their original publications. They describe individual experiences, and results vary. They are not a substitute for medical advice.

Position the loop over the site of pain. Wear it directly on the skin with the included tape or a wrap, or over a thin layer of clothing such as a t-shirt or leggings. Avoid thick fabric between the device and the skin. Follow the package directions and do not wear the device in water.

Free shipping on ActiPatch® single, double, and triple packs (US addresses including US territories, through December 31, 2026, midnight HST). Other products ship at the rate shown at checkout. Applicable tax and the final order total are shown at checkout before payment.

ActiPatch® offers drug-free, wearable relief as an adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Wear it for hours as directed, with up to 720 therapy hours per device and no appointments needed to use it. When pain eases, it can be easier to sleep, stay active, focus at work, and enjoy time with family and friends. Mood and relationship benefits are possibilities of less pain, not measured ActiPatch® results. Individual results vary.
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