{
  "dataset_name": "PEMF Contraindications Database",
  "dataset_version": "1.2",
  "publisher": "Holistix International",
  "project": "Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project",
  "canonical_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
  "source_register": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-source-register",
  "methodology": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-methodology",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-27",
  "disclaimer": "This dataset is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.",
  "fields": [
    "record_id",
    "contraindication_or_caution",
    "risk_level",
    "recommendation",
    "plain_language_note",
    "source_type",
    "evidence_level",
    "claim_type",
    "medical_disclaimer_required",
    "commercial_relevance",
    "last_reviewed",
    "related_holistix_page",
    "notes",
    "source_name",
    "source_url",
    "citation_note"
  ],
  "records": [
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0001",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or implanted cardiac electronic device",
      "risk_level": "High",
      "recommendation": "Avoid PEMF use unless specifically cleared by a qualified clinician and the implanted device manufacturer.",
      "plain_language_note": "PEMF devices generate electromagnetic fields that may interfere with implanted cardiac electronics.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / implanted cardiac device context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "This row should not be interpreted as individualized medical advice.",
      "source_name": "FDA - Magnets in Cell Phones and Smart Watches May Affect Pacemakers and Other Implanted Medical Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/cell-phones/magnets-cell-phones-and-smart-watches-may-affect-pacemakers-and-other-implanted-medical-devices",
      "citation_note": "Use as authoritative safety context for the general principle that strong magnetic fields from consumer devices can affect some implanted cardiac devices. Supports implanted-device caution, not PEMF treatment claims."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0002",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Implanted electronic medical device",
      "risk_level": "High",
      "recommendation": "Avoid PEMF use unless cleared by a qualified clinician and the device manufacturer.",
      "plain_language_note": "This category may include neurostimulators, cochlear implants, implanted pumps, and other active electronic implants.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / implanted electronic device context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Includes active implanted electronics beyond cardiac devices.",
      "source_name": "FDA - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)",
      "source_url": "https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/radiation-safety/electromagnetic-compatibility-emc",
      "citation_note": "Use as broad regulatory context for electromagnetic compatibility and medical-device interference complexity. Supports caution around active implanted electronics and device-manufacturer guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0003",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Pregnancy, possible pregnancy, or trying to become pregnant",
      "risk_level": "High caution",
      "recommendation": "Avoid PEMF use unless specifically cleared by a qualified healthcare professional.",
      "plain_language_note": "Pregnancy is commonly treated as a precautionary category because safety data may be limited and device guidance varies.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / precautionary use context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Precautionary category; not a treatment recommendation.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as consumer-safety context for manufacturer-style precautionary categories such as pregnancy. This is not clinical proof and should not be used to recommend PEMF use during pregnancy."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0004",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Epilepsy or seizure history",
      "risk_level": "Caution",
      "recommendation": "Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using PEMF.",
      "plain_language_note": "Different PEMF devices use different frequencies, intensities, and pulse patterns, so seizure-related caution is commonly advised.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / medical-history context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Device settings vary widely; professional guidance is appropriate.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as consumer-safety context for seizure-history caution and device-variation warnings. Supports consult-a-professional language, not individualized medical advice."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0005",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Insulin pump or implanted drug-delivery pump",
      "risk_level": "High",
      "recommendation": "Avoid PEMF use unless specifically cleared by a qualified clinician and the device manufacturer.",
      "plain_language_note": "Implanted or wearable electronic pumps may be sensitive to electromagnetic interference.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / electronic pump context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Applies to implanted or wearable electronic pump systems.",
      "source_name": "FDA - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of Medical Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.fda.gov/media/94758/download",
      "citation_note": "Use as FDA medical-device EMC guidance context for device systems, accessories, controllers, and safe function in electromagnetic environments. Supports caution for pumps and electronic medical devices."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0006",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Cochlear implant or implanted hearing device",
      "risk_level": "High",
      "recommendation": "Avoid PEMF use unless specifically cleared by a qualified clinician and the implant manufacturer.",
      "plain_language_note": "Cochlear implants are active implanted electronic devices and may be affected by electromagnetic fields.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / implanted hearing-device context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Implant manufacturer guidance should be followed.",
      "source_name": "FDA - Cochlear Implants and MRI Safety",
      "source_url": "https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/cochlear-implants/cochlear-implants-and-mri-safety",
      "citation_note": "Use as authoritative context that implanted hearing devices can require special precautions in strong electromagnetic environments. Supports manufacturer-guidance caution, not PEMF-specific claims."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0007",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Heart rhythm disorder or complex cardiac condition",
      "risk_level": "Caution",
      "recommendation": "Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using PEMF.",
      "plain_language_note": "People with cardiac conditions should get individualized guidance, especially if they have implanted devices, arrhythmias, or recent cardiac events.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / cardiac-condition context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Cardiac history may require individualized review.",
      "source_name": "FDA - Magnets in Cell Phones and Smart Watches May Affect Pacemakers and Other Implanted Medical Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/cell-phones/magnets-cell-phones-and-smart-watches-may-affect-pacemakers-and-other-implanted-medical-devices",
      "citation_note": "Use as cardiac implanted-device safety context for electromagnetic and magnetic-field caution. Supports professional-guidance language for complex cardiac users."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0008",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Active bleeding or bleeding disorder",
      "risk_level": "Caution",
      "recommendation": "Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using PEMF.",
      "plain_language_note": "Some safety guides advise caution around active bleeding or bleeding disorders because PEMF is often discussed in relation to circulation and tissue response.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / bleeding-risk context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Conservative safety framing for bleeding-related concerns.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as conservative consumer-safety context for bleeding-risk caution. Do not convert this row into treatment, circulation, or post-injury protocol guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0009",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Active cancer, recent cancer treatment, or oncology care",
      "risk_level": "Medical supervision",
      "recommendation": "Use only with guidance from a qualified oncology or healthcare professional.",
      "plain_language_note": "People in cancer care should avoid unsupervised wellness-device use unless their care team clears it.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / complex medical-condition context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Avoid implying treatment, prevention, or oncology benefit.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as consumer-safety context for complex medical-condition caution and oncology supervision language. Do not use as evidence for cancer-related benefits."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0010",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Organ transplant or immune suppression therapy",
      "risk_level": "Medical supervision",
      "recommendation": "Use only with guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.",
      "plain_language_note": "Some PEMF safety resources flag organ transplant and immune suppression as categories requiring medical supervision.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / complex medical-condition context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Medical complexity requires professional guidance.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as consumer-safety context for complex medical-condition and immune-suppression caution. This supports professional-guidance language only."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0011",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Recent surgery, acute injury, or unexplained pain",
      "risk_level": "Caution",
      "recommendation": "Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using PEMF on or near the affected area.",
      "plain_language_note": "Recent procedures and acute injuries may require individualized care instructions.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / recovery-status context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Do not frame PEMF as post-surgical treatment guidance.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as consumer-safety context for recent surgery, acute injury, and unexplained pain cautions. Do not use to create recovery or post-surgical protocols."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "HOL-PEMF-CONTRA-0012",
      "contraindication_or_caution": "Children or minors",
      "risk_level": "Medical supervision",
      "recommendation": "Use only under appropriate professional or caregiver guidance and according to device instructions.",
      "plain_language_note": "Age-related guidance varies by device, and pediatric use should not be assumed safe without appropriate oversight.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / age-specific use context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "PEMF mats / consumer wellness devices",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database",
      "notes": "Pediatric use should remain conservative and supervised.",
      "source_name": "PEMF Safety Considerations for Home-Use Devices",
      "source_url": "https://www.pemfadvisor.com/pemf-therapy/safety-considerations/",
      "citation_note": "Use as conservative home-use safety context for children/minors and supervised-use language. Do not use as pediatric protocol support."
    }
  ]
}