Magnetic pulses may restore lost foot sensation in diabetes
NCT ID NCT07696728
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can improve vibration perception and protective sensation in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Forty-two participants with type 2 diabetes and Wagner grade 1 ulcers will receive either real PEMF plus ankle exercises or a sham treatment plus exercises for six weeks. The goal is to see if this non-invasive therapy can help restore feeling and reduce the risk of further foot damage.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to restore some feeling in the feet of people with diabetic ulcers, potentially reducing injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants. The therapy may not improve sensation significantly, and results may not apply to all diabetic patients.
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Dr Rubina Zulfqar
RECRUITINGFaisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan
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