Pulsed magnetic field therapy for healing meniscus tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy—a non-invasive device placed on the knee—can help heal a torn meniscus and relieve pain and improve knee function when used with exercise therapy. It may be an option if you want to avoid surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- An MRI shows a tear in the meniscus (the cushion between the thigh and shin bone) in only one knee.
- The tear is in a specific location that has a moderate amount of blood supply, so it can heal on its own with help.
- You have not had locking or catching, severe pain or swelling right now, or surgery on that leg in the last 12 months.
- You do not have severe knee arthritis, a pacemaker, or are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
- You are willing to use the pulsed electromagnetic field device and do exercises for about 8 weeks.
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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