The aim of this study, is to determine whether treatment using transcranial low voltage pulsed electromagnetic fields (T-PEMF) can reduce the symptoms patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD) experience. The symptoms include movement, mentality and the nervous system in general. Furthermore the purpose of this study is to clarify whether a group of patients with PD, gain a statistical improvement in their symptoms when treated with active T-PEMF, compared to a group of patients with PD who receive placebo T-PEMF .
NCT02125032 — Parkinson Disease
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/parkinson-disease/NCT02125032/
Pilot Study to Investigate Autonomic Function in Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
Previously it has been demonstrated that exposing the heart to electromagnetic field during exercise stress test improves the recovery following the stress test. This is explained by the effect of the electromagnetic field on the sympathetic activity of the heart. In the present study we would like to further investigate the effects of electromagnetic field on autonomic nervous system function in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain that usually have high sympathetic activity. Each patient will be exposed to 20 minutes of electromagnetic field during which the autonomic nervous system function will be measured. In addition, patient tolerability to the exposed magnetic field will be investigated. We assume that short exposure to electromagnetic field would result in decreased sympathetic activity and therefore, on the long run, could be suggested as a therapeutic tool for such patients.
NCT01944917 — Chronic Musculo-skeletal Pain
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/chronic-musculo-skeletal-pain/NCT01944917/
Wearable Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Device in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: a Double Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a wearable device using pulse electromagnetic fields on pain intensity reduction, measured by visual analogue score (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), in patients affected by osteoarthritis Secondary aim is the evaluate the effect on knee effusion reduction, when present and to evaluate pain intensity changes corrected by pain threshold measured by pressure algometry.
NCT01877278 — Knee Osteoarthritis
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/knee-osteoarthritis/NCT01877278/
Transcranial Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: a Study Protocol for a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pulsed electromagnetic fields(PEMF) is effective in the treatment of multiple chemical sensitivity in terms of life impact, symptoms, psychological distress, markers of central sensitization and the immune system, and quality of life.
NCT01834781 — Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/multiple-chemical-sensitivity/NCT01834781/
A Randomized, Placebo-control of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy as Preventive Treatment of Refractory Migraine
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) as prophylactic treatment may prevent the attacks of migraine or decrease them even in the patients with refractory migraine.
NCT01670214 — Refractory Migraine
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/refractory-migraine/NCT01670214/
Phase 4 Study of Early Applied Pulsed Electromagnetic Field in the Treatment of Postoperative Delayed Union of Long-bone Fractures
The investigators hypothesized that early applied pulsed electromagnetic field treatment on delayed union might lead to increased rate of fracture union and shortened period of treatment.
NCT01574833 — Fracture
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/fracture/NCT01574833/
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field in Patients With Impingement Shoulder: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
In the past many authors have reported the abnormal contact between the rotator cuff and coracoacromial arch, but the exact etiology was not clearly understood. Thus, the objectives of this study relate specifically to improve the symptoms and rehabilitation of shoulder function of the patient: 1. Assess the effectiveness of magnet therapy in the treatment of impingement of the rotator cuff; 2. Assess whether the application of magnetic therapy 3 times a week for three weeks, may be effective as a single treatment of impingement of the rotator cuff; 3. Assess whether the combination of magnetic therapy with therapeutic exercises is more effective than magnetic therapy only; 4. Evaluate the benefits of magnetic therapy associated with therapeutic exercise in the short and long term. 5. Assess the effectiveness of the modulation of pulsed electromagnetic field at 25 Hz and 20 mT in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome.
NCT01452204 — Impingement Shoulder
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/impingement-shoulder/NCT01452204/
A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effect of Non-Invasive Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) on Postoperative Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Torino II device, which emits a pulsed electromagnetic field), will help to decrease pain and swelling after knee replacement surgery, and thereby decrease the use of narcotic medications after surgery.
NCT01415856 — Osteoarthritis
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/osteoarthritis/NCT01415856/
The Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Management of Post-operative Pain Following Cesarean Delivery: a Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study
Pain following Cesarean delivery remains the most common post-operative complaint, and the provision of effective and safe analgesia is very important. Pain can impede the mother's ability to mobilise, and to care for and breastfeed her newborn baby. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) devices have been used in various clinical settings, especially after plastic surgeries, to reduce postoperative swelling and pain, as well as to accelerate wound repair. PEMF therapy is simple to use, cost-effective and has no known side effects. Despite advances in post-operative analgesia, pain relief and maternal satisfaction remain inadequate in some patients. Improving the quality of post-Cesarean analgesia while limiting undesirable side effects will enhance maternal satisfaction and reduce the risk of post-operative complications. The investigators hypothesize that the continuous use of a PEMF device for 48 hours after Cesarean delivery will result in decreased post-operative pain scores on movement at 48 hours.
NCT01383122 — Pain
Status: Terminated
http://inclinicaltrials.com/pain/NCT01383122/
Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Postoperative Recovery After TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
Pedicled transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps are the most common post-mastectomy breast reconstructive surgeries that utilize the patient's tissue. The pedicled TRAM flap involves harvesting skin, fat, and muscle from the abdomen to create a new breast. TRAM flap complications include fat necrosis of the reconstructed breast, delayed wound healing, and abdominal bulge or hernia. Pain at the abdominal donor site is a major contributor to the need for four to five days of post-operative hospital stay. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) technologies have been useful as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of delayed union fractures, chronic wounds and post-operative pain. PEMF devices are economical and disposable, and can be incorporated unobtrusively in standard post-operative dressings. The investigators have recently reported, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study on breast reduction, that post-op PEMF therapy produced a significant decrease in pain and pain medication use, along with a concomitant decrease in IL1-beta in the wound bed. The proposed study seeks to determine whether similar results will be obtained after a significantly more extensive surgical procedure, like the TRAM flap. Patients scheduled for pedicled TRAM flap breast reconstruction of a single breast immediately following mastectomy will be enrolled in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study. Subjects will be assigned to one of two groups: a treatment group with active PEMF devices and a placebo group with sham devices that deliver no PEMF. PEMF and sham devices will be taped over both the breast reconstruction and abdominal donor sites. Patients will keep the devices in place for their hospital stay and for a total of two weeks. The investigators hypothesize that subjects in the PEMF treatment group compared to placebo will have a faster reduction in pain, take less pain and nausea medications, have lower levels of IL1-beta in wound exudate, have a shorter hospital stay, and have less wound-healing complications.
NCT01262599 — Other Reconstructive Surgery
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/other-reconstructive-surgery/NCT01262599/