PEMF Therapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy—a treatment using magnetic pulses—can reduce chronic shoulder pain and improve how well your shoulder works. You would receive this therapy at a rehabilitation center over several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have had shoulder pain for more than 3 months that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy
- You have been diagnosed with shoulder tendinopathy or subacromial pain syndrome (inflammation or strain of shoulder tendons)
- You can attend all scheduled therapy sessions and follow-up visits
- You don't have metal implants or electronic devices like a pacemaker in your shoulder area
- You don't have a severe rotator cuff tear that needs surgery, recent shoulder injury, or active inflammatory diseases
Quick eligibility check
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