Magnets may ease stroke shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT04894097
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if magnetic therapy can help with shoulder pain and movement in people who had a stroke. Fifty participants with mild muscle tightness and shoulder pain received the treatment. Researchers used ultrasound to check shoulder changes and measured pain and function. The goal was to see if magnets could be a simple, drug-free way to improve recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
magnetic therapy device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option for easing shoulder pain and improving movement in stroke survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or not last long.
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Locations
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Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt