Clinical Studies

Clinical Studies Utilising Infrared fabric with Celliant

A Preliminary Investigation of the Efficacy of Far-Infrared-Emitting Garments in Enhancing Objective and Subjective Recovery Following Resistance Exercise, Jonathon R. Lever, Cara Ocobock, Valerie Smith-Hale, Casey J. Metoyer, Alan Huebner, John P. Wagle and Johnathan D. Hauenstein. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2025.

Effect of Shirts with 42% Celliant® Fiber on tcPO2 Levels and Grip Strength in Healthy Subjects: A Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Dr. Ian Gordon, Dr. Mark Vangel and Dr. Michael R Hamblin, Journal of Textile Science and Engineering, 2019. 

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Fabric Shirts and Control Polyester Shirts on Transcutaneous PO2, Dr. Ian Gordon, James Wason, Dr. Lawrence Lavery, Dr. Michael R Hamblin and MS Thein, Journal of Textile Science and Engineering, 2014. 

Apparel with Far Infrared Radiation for Decreasing an Athlete’s Oxygen Consumption During Submaximal Exercise, Dr. Jay Worobets, Dr. Darren Stefanyshyn and Emma Skolnik, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 2011. 

Effect of Optically Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Socks on Chronic Foot Pain, Dr. Ian Gordon and Dr. Robyn York, BioMed Central Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2009. 

Infrared Radiative Properties and Thermal Modeling of Ceramic-Embedded Textile Fabrics, Dr. David Anderson, John Fessler, Matthew Pooley, Scott Seidel, Dr. Michael R Hamblin, Haskell Beckham and Dr. James F Brennan, Biomedical Optics Express, 2017. 

Engineered Emissivity of Textile Fabrics by the Inclusion of Ceramic Particles, Dr. David M. Anderson, Matthew Pooley, Haskell W. Beckham and Dr. James F Brennan, Optics Express, 2016. 

Far Infrared Radiation (FIR): Its Biological Effects and Medical Applications, Dr. Michael R Hamblin and Dr. Fatma Vatansever, Photonics and Lasers in Medicine,

2012. Effect of Celliant® Materials on Pain and Strength in Subjects with Chronic Elbow and Wrist Pain, Dr. Ian Gordon and Dr. Michael R Hamblin, 2012. 

The Test Report on the Impacts of Subject Socks with the Application of Celliant® Technical Fibers on Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure on a Man’s Foot, Dr. Li Shaojing, Wu Chuanhong, Gao Jian, Zhu Li and Wen Liwei, 2012. 

Transcutaneous Partial Pressure of Oxygen (tcPO2) as a Primary Endpoint to Assess the Efficacy of Celliant® as a Vasoactive Material, Dr. Ian Gordon and Dr. Michael
Coyle, 2012. 

"The squad have been very, very positive in their feedback using the kit"

Bob Stewart
Medical Lead - England Rugby

Wider Supporting Research

Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Trial on the Effect of Optically Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Mattress Covers on Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Chronic Back Pain, Dr. Marcel Hungs and Dr. Annabel Wang, 2010. 

Holofiber Study of Thirteen (13) Healthy Subjects for Tissue Oxygenation, Dr. Graham McClue, 2005. 

Improving Blood Flow with Holofiber in the Hands and Feet of High-Risk Diabetics, Dr. Lawrence Lavery, 2003. 

Peer Reviewed Clinical Trials of Infrared & Nitric Oxide

Recovery After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise inElite Soccer Players Using VEINOPLUS SportTechnology for Blood-Flow Stimulation, Francois Bieuzen, Herve Pournot, Remy Roulland, Christophe Hausswirth, Journal of Athletic Training, 2012. 

Long distance triathlon: demands, preparation and performance, Paul B. LAURSEN, Journal of Human Sport & Exercise, 2011. 

Infrared therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized, controlled trial, George D Gale, Peter J Rothbart, Ye Li2, Pain Research & Management, 2006. 

Promotive Effects of Far-Infrared Ray on Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing in Rats, Hideyoshi Toyokawa, Yoichi Matsui, Junya Uhara, Hideto Tsuchiya, Shigeru Teshima, Hideki Nakanishi, A-Hon Kwon, Yoshihiko Azuma, Tetsuo Nagaoka, Takafumi Ogawa, Yasuo Kamiyama, Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2003. 

Effect of linear polarised near-infrared light irradiation on flexibility of shoulder and ankle joints, Demura, Yamajf, Ikemoto, Journal of Sports Medicine & Physical
Fitness, 2002. 

Effect of Light-emitting Diode Irradiation on Wound Healing, Harry T. Whelan, Robert L. Smits, Ellen V. Buchman, Noel T. Whelan, Scott G. Turner, Journal of Clinical
Laser Medicine and Surgery, The NASA light-emitting diode medical
program-progress in space flight and terrestrial applications, 2001. 

Nitric Oxide Stimulates Elastin Expression in Chick Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells, Sugitani, Wachi, Tajima, Seyama, Journal of Health Science, 2001. 

Nitric Oxide: A Novel Mediator of Inflammation, Clancy, Abramson, Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 1995. 

Nitric Oxide activates guanylate cyclase and increases guanosine 3’:5’-cyclic monophosphate levels in various tissue preparations. Arnold WP, Mittal CK, Katsuki S, Murad F. National Academy of Sciences, 1977.

Stimulation of guanylate cyclase by sodium nitroprusside, nitroglycerin and Nitric Oxide in various tissue preparations and comparison to the effects of sodium azide and hydroxylamine. Katsuki S, Arnold W, Mittal C, Murad F. Journal of cyclic nucleotide research, 1977.

Effect of Changes in Inspired Oxygen Tension on Wound Metabolism, TIMO VIHERSAARI, JAAKKO KIVISAARI, JUHA NIINIKOSKI, U.S.Army European Research Office, 1974

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