Can magnetic pulses ease knee arthritis pain?

NCT ID NCT07443462

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with inflammatory knee osteoarthritis. Fifty participants will receive either active PEMF or a sham treatment twice a week for 8 weeks. The study measures pain, stiffness, quality of life, and knee changes on MRI.

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) Therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease knee pain and improve function for people with inflammatory knee osteoarthritis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early pilot study with only 50 people. It may not show clear benefits, and results might not apply to all types of knee osteoarthritis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

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

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