Magnetic therapy may ease shoulder dislocation in stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT06678425

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mahidol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a device that sends magnetic pulses to shoulder muscles can help stroke patients with a dislocated shoulder. Twenty people in the subacute phase of stroke received either real or fake magnetic stimulation for 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks, along with standard rehab. Researchers measured changes in shoulder alignment and arm function over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to reduce shoulder dislocation and improve arm movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is also short-term (2 weeks) and effects may not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MAGNETIC STIMULATION RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL SHOULDER SUBLUXATION SUBACUTE STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

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