Could magnets stop burn scar itch? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07443358
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can reduce itching in people with burn scars. Forty adults aged 25-40 with moderate to severe itch will receive either PEMF plus standard care or standard care alone. The main outcomes are changes in itch intensity and quality of life over the treatment period.
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 therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce severe itching from burn scars and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not reduce itching more than standard care.
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