A double blind randomized controlled trial of maharishi vedic vibration technology in subjects with arthritis

To explore ancient Vedic medical techniques, one hundred and seventy-six su bjects with arthritis participated in a controlled study through the nonpha rmacologic approach known as the Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology (MVVT ). Using a double-blinded and randomized experimental design, the findings showed significant reductions of pain and stiffness, and improvement in ran ge of motion in the study sample. One hundred percent relief of symptoms wa s the most commonly reported category of improvement due to treatment. For the group as a whole, differences in mean response of treatment and control conditions with respect to relief of pain, limitation of motion, and reduc tion in stiffness were highly significant: t values ranged from a low of 5. 609 in stiffness to a high of 20.950 in pain, p = 0.000009 to <10(-49) resp ectively. Analysis by sub-categories of peripheral arthritis, painful condi tions of the spine, and rheumatoid arthritis likewise produced significant results. Mechanisms of action were proposed, drawing on Maharishi Vedic Sci ence, developments in quantum field theory, and specifically the theories o f chaos and self-organizing systems as they relate to physiological functio ning. The instantaneous relief of pain and improvement in function in such a high proportion of subjects with chronic arthritis is unparalleled in mod ern medical science.