Pulsed electromagnetic field for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy can reduce pain and inflammation in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may help if you have mild to moderate knee pain and signs of inflammation seen on an MRI.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have knee pain that is less than 40 on a 0 to 100 scale, so mild to moderate pain.
- An MRI shows signs of inflammation in your knee joint.
- Your knee osteoarthritis is grade II or III on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale (moderate changes).
- You can understand and speak Chinese, and are willing to follow the study instructions.
- You are willing to give written consent to participate.
- You do not have other types of arthritis, recent knee injury, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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