Study overviews

Mobile phone related articles are

Please note that a publication can be assigned to several endpoints, i.e. the sum of publications from the individual thematic points and subpoints can be greater than the total sum of actual publications.

Experimental studies on mobile communications

1693 studies in total
  1. Health
    735 studies
  2. DNA, proteins, and oxidative stress
    560 studies
  3. Brain
    509 studies
  4. Cells
    220 studies
  5. Other
    203 studies
  6. Cell functions
    118 studies

Health

735 studies in total
  1. Effects on testis/sperms, fertility
    146 studies
  2. Organ parameter
    90 studies
  3. Blood parameter
    85 studies
  4. Behavior
    79 studies
  5. Effects on embryo/fetus
    73 studies
  6. Effects on the auditory system
    61 studies
  7. Heart rate/blood pressure
    58 studies
  8. Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints
    54 studies
  9. Endocrine changes (in general)
    53 studies
  10. Cancer
    47 studies
  11. Effects on the immune system
    33 studies
  12. Effects on skin
    25 studies
  13. Thermoregulation
    25 studies
  14. Endocrine changes (melatonin)
    19 studies
  15. Effects on bones (bone cells)
    16 studies
  16. Effects on eyes
    10 studies
  17. Effects on nerves (not CNS)
    9 studies
  18. Effects on the musculoskeletal system
    4 studies

Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints 54 studies in total

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Authors Year Exposed system Endpoints Frequency range SAR Exposure duration Parameters
Authors Year Exposed system Endpoints Frequency range SAR Exposure duration Parameters
Hardell L et al. 2023 human, whole body e.g., headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, dizziness, uncontrolled movements of the body, low blood pressure, palpitations, sensations of fever in the head, nose bleeding, hair loss, tenderness, burning and itching on scalp, face and body, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sleep problems, tinnitus, impaired short-term memory, feeling restless, concentration difficulties, pain and swelling in the joints, anemia 5–16.7 Hz - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, LTE, TETRA/TETRAPOL, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, RF field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, 16 2/3 Hz (train), intermediate frequency, low frequency, EMF general, occupational
Hillert L et al. 2008 human, partial body: head (left side) electromagnetic field perception and symptoms (headache, vertigo, skin irritation and sensation of heat) 884 MHz 0.18–1.8 W/kg continuous for 3 h digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Hietanen M et al. 2002 human, partial body: head electromagnetic hypersensitivity symptoms or sensations 900 MHz - repeated exposure for less than 30 min, see add. information analog mobile phone, digital mobile phone, GSM, NMT, mobile communications
Kwon MS et al. 2008 human, partial body: ear electrosensibility 902 MHz 0.82–1.21 W/kg intermittent, 5 s on or off and a pause for reaction plus 1 s, repeated 100 times digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Wallace D et al. 2010 human, whole body electrosensitivity (well-being and different physiological responses) 420 MHz 271 µW/kg continuous for 15 min for the open provocation test, 2 times 5 min for the doble blind test mobile communications, TETRA/TETRAPOL, TDMA, RF field
Kaul G 2009 human, whole body, partial body: 30 cm from the head (in the case of GSM) field perception 50 Hz 0.75 µW/g 3 times 10 min mobile communications, digital mobile phone, GSM, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz
Oftedal G et al. 2007 human, partial body: head headache 902.4 MHz 0.8–1 W/kg continuous for 30 min digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Stovner LJ et al. 2008 human, partial body: head headache 902.4 MHz 1 W/kg continuous for 30 min mobile phone, digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications, RF field
Furubayashi T et al. 2009 human, whole body mobile phone related symptoms (e.g. heart rate, psychological parameters, skin surface temperature) 2.14 GHz 0.0013–0.019 W/kg continuous for 30 min digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, CDMA, mobile communications
Nieto-Hernandez R et al. 2011 human, partial body: head (left ear) mood and symptoms 385.25 MHz 0.3–1.3 W/kg continuous for 50 min mobile communications, TETRA/TETRAPOL, RF field, CW continuous wave, PW pulsed wave
Nieto-Hernandez R et al. 2008 human perceived sensitivity; symptom severity; subjective belief about their symptoms - - 50 min ( 30 min without exposure - 50 min exposure or sham exposure - 30 min resting period without exposure) mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Radon K et al. 1998 human, whole body perception of electromagnetic fields 900 MHz - repeated exposure with intermittent stimulus (3 x 2 min on/10 s off) for 12 times in one day GSM, mobile communications
Wilen J et al. 2006 human, partial body: head physiological and cognitive responses 900 MHz 0.8–1 W/kg continuous for 30 min GSM, mobile communications
Malek F et al. 2015 human, whole body physiological changes and cognitive performance 945 MHz - not specified mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Augner C et al. 2012 human physiological measures (heart rate, heart rate variability, blood pressure), subjective symptoms (headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, skin irritation) 835–1,800 MHz - 5-180 min mobile phone, GSM, NMT, mobile communications
Augner C et al. 2009 human, whole body psychological symptoms and health concerns 900 MHz - intermittent, 5 x 50 min, with 5-min breaks mobile phone base station, GSM, mobile communications
Kim DW et al. 2008 human, partial body: head pulse rate, heart rate variability, heart rate, respiratory rate 824.64–848.37 MHz 1.6 W/kg continuous for 31 min mobile communications, mobile phone, CDMA
Nam KC et al. 2009 human, partial body: head pulse rate, heart rate variability, heart rate, respiratory rate, subjective symptoms, perception of radiofrequency exposure 824.64–848.37 MHz 1.22 W/kg continuous for 30 min mobile communications, digital mobile phone, CDMA
van Moorselaar I et al. 2017 human sensing and subjective complaints 50 Hz - maximum of 15 min per condiiton (individually defined during pretests) mobile phone, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, DECT, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz
Blackmore SJ et al. 2002 human, whole body stress and muscle-weakening effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields - - twice for 30 s mobile communications, mobile phone, source not given
Rubin GJ et al. 2006 human, partial body: head (left ear) subjective complaints (e.g. headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, sensation of warmth, eye pain) 900 MHz 1.4 W/kg continuous for 50 min GSM, mobile communications, mobile phone
Cinel C et al. 2008 human, partial body: left or right side of the head subjective symptoms 888 MHz 1.4–11.2 W/kg continuous for 40 min digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Koivisto M et al. 2001 human, partial body: head (left side) subjective symptoms or sensations 902 MHz - 1 session of 30 min or 2 sessions of 60 min each separated by 24 h digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Verrender A et al. 2018 human, whole body symptoms and field perception 902–928 MHz - 30 min each exposure (6 x in double-blind study) GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, RF field, W-LAN/WiFi
Dorn H et al. 2014 human, partial body: head/ear warmth perception, skin temperature 385 MHz 1.5–6 W/kg continuous for 30 minutes TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications, PW pulsed wave