Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMT) in Patients With Degenerative Meniscus Lesions
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age35-65
SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
About this trial
Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMT) is effective in the treatment of many diseases, especially musculoskeletal system diseases, due to its analgesic effect with the effect of induced currents, and also its anti-inflammatory , edema reducing, antispasmodic and blood flow accelerating effects with additional mechanisms. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMT) degenerative To investigate the effects on pain, quality of life and function in patients with meniscal lesions.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Knee pain for at least 2 months
MRI findings of meniscus degeneration
The health condition is suitable for rehabilitation
Ability to understand commands
Disqualifiers
Inability to cooperate fully and lack of literacy skills
NSAID use
Planning pregnancy during pregnancy or treatment process
A history of physical therapy and rehabilitation for the knee area in the last 6 months.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Rehabilitation
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov