Magnetic waves may help paraplegic patients walk better
NCT ID NCT07196956
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a low-frequency electromagnetic field to standard physical therapy can improve balance and walking in people with leg weakness from spinal cord injuries. Thirty adults aged 25-45 will be split into two groups: one gets real electromagnetic therapy during their sessions, the other gets a fake device. Researchers will measure changes in muscle stiffness, balance, and walking patterns after two months of treatment.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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15 to 45 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of paraparesis with spinal cord lesion level between T6 and T12. Age between 25 and 45 years. Muscle spasticity graded as II or III on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for hip adductors and ankle plantar flexors. Medically and psychologically stable. Conscious and cooperative, able to follow instructions. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of metal implants or pacemakers (contraindicated for electromagnetic therapy). History of seizures or epilepsy. Active malignancy or infection. Severe cognitive or psychiatric impairment that would interfere with participation. Use of alcohol or recreational drugs during the study period. Participation in another concurrent physical or electromagnetic therapy trial. Unstable medical condition (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, cardiovascular disease).
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Locations
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Outpatient Clinic, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Najran University
Najran, Saudi Arabia
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