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Could electromagnetic pulses ease your knee pain?

NCT ID NCT07633782

Symptom relief Sponsor: Middle East University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a device that delivers high-intensity electromagnetic pulses to the thigh muscles can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (front knee pain). Sixty adults with persistent knee pain will be randomly assigned to receive either the real therapy, a sham (fake) treatment, or standard physical therapy over 8 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, muscle strength, and overall well-being to see if this new approach works better than current options.

What this could mean

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Active substance
High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to ease knee pain and improve daily function for people with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sham group may also show improvement, making it hard to prove the device's true effect.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome (anterior or peripatellar knee pain aggravated by at least two activities such as stair climbing, prolonged sitting, squatting, or running). * Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous knee surgery or trauma (e.g., ligamentous laxity, meniscal tear, or patellar fracture). * Concomitant knee pathology (e.g., tibiofemoral osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy, or plica syndrome). * Presence of metallic implants, pacemakers, or electrical medical devices in the body . * Recent corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injection into the affected knee within the last 3 months. * Pregnancy.

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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