Could a magnetic device help ankle bones fuse faster?
NCT ID NCT07282067
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study reviews past records of 200 people who had ankle fusion surgery to see if using a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device helped their bones heal. Participants used the device for 3 hours daily for up to 6 months. The main goal is to check if the bone fused properly on X-rays after 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could mean a non-invasive way to help ankle bones heal faster and more reliably after fusion surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at past data, not a controlled experiment. Results may be less reliable, and the device may not improve healing for everyone.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arizona Foot Health
Phoenix, Arizona, 85028, United States
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Byron COllier DPM, Inc
Pismo Beach, California, 93449, United States
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East Village Foot and Ankle
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States
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Lone Star Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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OrthoArizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States
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OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States
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Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Laurel, Maryland, 20707, United States
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