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Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Women With Endometriosis, A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Beni-Suef University · Updated on 2026-05-19
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
1 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This trial investigates the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) on pain severity, quality of life, and pelvic floor changes in women diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition causing pelvic pain and muscle dysfunction. The study is a randomized, sham-controlled, double-blinded trial aiming to evaluate PEMF's impact on symptoms and pelvic floor structure using four-dimensional trans perineal ultrasound (4D TPUS). Participants are randomly assigned to receive either active PEMF therapy or sham PEMF sessions, both alongside stable standard medical care including hormonal and analgesic treatments. The PEMF therapy involves low-frequency electromagnetic stimulation applied three times weekly for 8 weeks, with each session lasting about 20 minutes. The sham group receives similar sessions without therapeutic electromagnetic output. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments at baseline, after the 8-week treatment period, and at a 3-month follow-up. Evaluations include the Endometriosis Health Profile-30 questionnaire, pain intensity scales, and ultrasound measurements of pelvic floor muscles. Researchers monitor changes in symptoms and pelvic floor morphology to understand therapy effects over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Women With Endometriosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 18 to 45 years
- Clinically, radiologically, or laparoscopically diagnosed endometriosis
- Chronic pelvic pain lasting at least 6 months
- Stable hormonal or pharmacological treatment for at least 3 months before enrollment
- Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period
- History of gynecological or pelvic malignancy
- Active pelvic inflammatory disease or acute pelvic infection
- Implanted electronic medical devices such as pacemakers or neurostimulators
- Previous pelvic surgery within the past 6 months
- Participation in another clinical trial within the previous 3 months
- Neurological, rheumatological, or severe musculoskeletal disorders affecting assessments
- Contraindications to electromagnetic therapy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or sham therapy three times weekly targeting the lower abdominal and pelvic regions, alongside stable standard medical care.
Approximately 24 treatment sessions
Duration - 3 months
Participants are monitored to assess pain severity, quality of life, and pelvic floor changes after completing treatment.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
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Research Team
M
Marwa Elsayed Mohamed Lecturer, Ph.D
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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