Magnetic pulses could ease knee arthritis without drugs or surgery

NCT ID NCT07198750

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field (HI-PEMF) therapy can reduce pain and improve strength in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. 64 participants will receive HI-PEMF on the knee alone or on both the knee and thigh muscle, plus a home exercise program. The goal is to see if this device-based treatment provides lasting pain relief and better mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: High-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field (HI-PEMF) therapy device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to reduce knee pain and improve mobility in older adults with osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants. The effects may be modest or not last long, and results may not apply to everyone with knee osteoarthritis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GONARTHROSIS KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS OSTEO ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde"
RECRUITING

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44280, Mexico

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