Status:
UNKNOWN
Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Postoperative Knee Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Maryland
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Torino II device, which emits a pulsed electromagnetic field), will help to decrease pain and swelling after knee replacement surgery, and thereby...
Detailed Description
The investigators are conducting a research study to determine if the Torino II, a pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) device is helpful in reducing postoperative pain and swelling after total knee r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age: greater than 18 years
- Weight: less than 300 lbs.
- Diagnosis: osteoarthritis
- Type of Surgery: unilateral knee replacement
Exclusion
- No pacemaker or defibrillator.
- No infection of the affected knee.
- No previous open surgery of the affected knee.
- No history of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- No more than 2 narcotic pills per month in the last 6 months for pain.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01415856
Start Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
August 12 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States, 21742