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PEMF Therapy for Postoperative Pain After Orthopedic Surgery
Study Summary
This trial is looking at whether PEMF therapy can help reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery, as well as improve physical function.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am willing and able to do physical therapy after surgery.I do not use medical marijuana or CBD oils.I have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.I have not taken steroids, cancer drugs, or immune system drugs in the last 30 days, except for asthma or eye treatments.I am 18 years old or older.I am scheduled for shoulder or knee surgery.I am scheduled for shoulder or knee surgery.I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or another chronic pain condition.I have a diagnosed collagen disorder like osteogenesis imperfecta or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.I have HIV or hepatitis.I am 18 years old or older.I cannot move my shoulder as normal due to injury or paralysis.I have had cancer or a tumor disease in the last 5 years, except for benign skin cancer.I am willing and able to do physical therapy after surgery.I have an active substance abuse problem or a history of it not treated by a doctor for over 5 years.I have shoulder or knee pain, but the cause is unknown.I am taking low-dose aspirin (81 mg).I have diabetes.I am currently experiencing an infection.I drink more than the recommended weekly alcohol limit.I have a neck condition affecting my nerves or spinal cord.I haven't taken any NSAIDs for at least a week before surgery.I have a bone condition like Paget's disease or osteomalacia.
- Group 1: Placebo PEMF Group
- Group 2: Active PEMF Group
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is this research currently recruiting volunteers?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website confirms that this medical examination is actively seeking out participants, beginning from February 1st 2021 to July 11th 2022. A total of 76 patients are needed at only one centre for the study."
To what extent is the clinical trial being conducted with human participants?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is presently recruiting volunteers and was initially listed on February 1st 2021 before being revised most recently on July 11th 2022. 76 participants must be identified at a single site for the trial to move forward."
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