Pulsed magnetic therapy for knee strength before replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (a non-invasive treatment using magnetic pulses) can improve muscle strength and function in people with severe knee osteoarthritis who are waiting for knee replacement surgery. It may help you feel stronger and move better before your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older with end-stage knee osteoarthritis
- You are scheduled to have total knee replacement surgery at Prince of Wales Hospital
- You can travel to the hospital for treatments
- You have not had any hip or knee joint replacement surgery before
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis, nerve/muscle disorders, or substance abuse problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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