Actively Recruiting
Investigation of PEMF Therapy for Female Patients With IC/BPS
Led by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Updated on 2026-05-07
75
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
231 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
W
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to gather information about the safety and effectiveness of the non-pharmacological (non-drug), non-invasive treatment known as low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. The study team will distribute the PEMF device to female adults with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) to measure its ability to decrease bladder and pelvic pain as well as other urinary symptoms associated with IC/BPS. There are two sequential Aims in this study and subjects will be recruited to participate in only one Aim. In both Aims, data will be collected at baseline/enrollment, 4-weeks after using PEMF therapy, and 8, 12, and 16 weeks post-enrollment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigation of PEMF Therapy for Female Patients With IC/BPS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Previously established clinical diagnosis of IC/PS
- Current numeric rating scale (NRS) score of 65 6
- History of cystoscopy with hydrodistension with bladder capacity determination under anesthesia
- No cognitive deficits
You will not qualify if you...
- History of bladder, ovarian, vaginal cancer
- History of urethral diverticulum
- History of radiation cystitis
- History of spinal cord injury or spina bifida
- History of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke
- Current placement of a pacemaker or metal prosthesis
- Active urinary tract infection
- BMI > 40
- Residual urine of > 100cc
- Currently pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27157
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Stephen J Walker, PhD
CONTACT
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Kaylee A Ferrara, BS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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