Could magnetic pulses help athletes heal faster?

NCT ID NCT07234084

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) to standard physiotherapy helps athletes with bone marrow edema recover faster. Forty athletes aged 18-45 with MRI-confirmed edema will receive either physiotherapy plus FMS or physiotherapy alone for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, function, and return-to-sport readiness up to 16 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) plus physiotherapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a faster recovery option for athletes with bone marrow edema, helping them return to sport sooner.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The added benefit of FMS over physiotherapy alone is unproven.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences International Hellenic University

    Thessaloniki, Sindos, 57400, Greece