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

1743 studies in total
  1. Health
    770 studies
  2. DNA, proteins, and oxidative stress
    584 studies
  3. Brain
    519 studies
  4. Cells
    228 studies
  5. Other
    208 studies
  6. Cell functions
    118 studies

Health

770 studies in total
  1. Effects on testis/sperms, fertility
    157 studies
  2. Organ parameter
    95 studies
  3. Blood parameter
    86 studies
  4. Behavior
    84 studies
  5. Effects on embryo/fetus
    80 studies
  6. Effects on the auditory system
    62 studies
  7. Heart rate/blood pressure
    59 studies
  8. Endocrine changes (in general)
    55 studies
  9. Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints
    54 studies
  10. Cancer
    48 studies
  11. Effects on the immune system
    34 studies
  12. Thermoregulation
    28 studies
  13. Effects on skin
    26 studies
  14. Endocrine changes (melatonin)
    19 studies
  15. Effects on bones (bone cells)
    16 studies
  16. Effects on eyes
    11 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, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, 16 2/3 Hz (train), intermediate frequency, low frequency, EMF general, occupational
Dömötör Z et al. 2022 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, RF, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, EMF general
Dömötör Z et al. 2022 human - - - - mobile communications, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, RF, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, FM broadcast (UKW)
Huang PC et al. 2022 human - 900–2,100 MHz - - mobile phone base station, mobile communications, GSM
Garvanova M et al. 2020 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM
Gao P et al. 2020 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone
Bolte JFB et al. 2019 human - - - - TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications, GSM, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, UMTS, RF, W-LAN/WiFi, FM broadcast (UKW), Radio/TV transmitter, DECT, personal
Andrianome S et al. 2019 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi
Wdowiak A et al. 2018 human - 880 MHz–2.43 GHz - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM, mobile phone base station, UMTS, W-LAN/WiFi, DECT, also other exposures without EMF, personal
Andrianome S et al. 2018 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station, mobile phone, W-LAN/WiFi, DECT, Bluetooth, microw. oven/heating device, radar, Radio/TV transmitter, power transmission line, energy-saving bulb, PC/TV monitor, 16 2/3 Hz (train), induction cooker, other domestic appliance, EMF general
Bogers RP et al. 2018 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, W-LAN/WiFi, FM broadcast (UKW)
Eltiti S et al. 2018 human - - - - mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications
Verrender A et al. 2018 human - 902–928 MHz - - mobile communications, RF, W-LAN/WiFi
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, W-LAN/WiFi
Marshall TG et al. 2017 human - - - - mobile communications, microwaves, W-LAN/WiFi, shielding/field deprivation, EMF general
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
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
Sauter C et al. 2015 human, partial body: left side of the head working memory and attention, well-being 385 MHz 1.5–6 W/kg continuous for 2.5 hours TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications
Eltiti S et al. 2015 human - 420–2,020 MHz - - mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications
Eger H 2014 - - - - - mobile communications
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
Choi SB et al. 2014 human - 1,950 MHz 1.57 W/kg - mobile phone, W-CDMA, mobile communications, personal
Kwon MK et al. 2012 human, partial body: head - 1,950 MHz 1.57 W/kg - mobile phone, W-CDMA, mobile communications
Kwon MK et al. 2012 human, partial body: head - 1,950 MHz 1.6 W/kg continuous for 32 min digital mobile phone, W-CDMA, mobile communications, microwaves
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
Mortazavi SM et al. 2011 human - - - continuous for 10 min digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications, microwaves
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, CW continuous wave, PW pulsed wave
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
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
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
Eltiti S et al. 2009 human, whole body cognitive functioning: short-term memory, attention and perceptual motor speed, working memory, blood volume pulse, heart rate, skin conductance 900–1,800 MHz - continuous for 50 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Dahmen N et al. 2009 human, whole body blood parameters - - - mobile phone, mobile phone base station, mobile communications, W-LAN/WiFi, wireless transmitter/antenna, EMF general, not extractable
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
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
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
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
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
Kleinlogel H et al. 2008 human, partial body: left ear EEG, well-being 0.9 GHz 0.1–1 W/kg continuous for about 30 min digital mobile phone, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
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
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
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
Eltiti S et al. 2007 human, whole body well-being 886.8–1,879 MHz - continuous for 5, 15, and 50 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Heinrich S et al. 2007 human, whole body well-being 2,167.1 MHz - intermittent, 1, 2, or 3 days on/off (random and double-blind), for a total duration of 3 months (70 working days) mobile phone base station, UMTS, mobile communications
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
Regel SJ et al. 2006 human, whole body well-being, cognitive performance, and perceived field strength 2,140 MHz 6.2 µW/kg–32 mW/kg continuous for 45 min mobile phone base station, UMTS, mobile communications
Hutter HP et al. 2006 human, whole body cognitive performance, sleep quality 80–900 MHz - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station
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
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
Zwamborn APM et al. 2003 human, whole body cognitive performance, well-being 945 MHz 0.000316 µW/kg–0.082 mW/kg continuous for 20 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, TDMA, mobile communications
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