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Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Using the Super Inductive System Combined with Balneophysiotherapy for Shoulder Tendinopathies: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Balnear and Rehabilitation Sanatorium Techirghiol · Updated on 2026-04-24
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate whether adding pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy using the Super Inductive System (SIS) to a standard multimodal rehabilitation program improves outcomes in adults with shoulder tendinopathies. The study focuses on whether PEMF therapy reduces pain intensity, improves pressure pain threshold, shoulder function, muscle strength, psychological status, and quality of life compared to standard balneophysiotherapy alone. Shoulder tendinopathies can cause pain and limit daily activities, so finding better treatment combinations is important for patient care. Participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving a two-week rehabilitation program combining balneophysiotherapy with daily nanopulsed electromagnetic field therapy sessions applied to the affected shoulder, or a control group receiving only the standard balneophysiotherapy program. The balneophysiotherapy includes saline baths, therapeutic mud applications, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, massage, and individualized exercises, all delivered five days per week over two weeks. The PEMF therapy sessions last about 10-15 minutes each, administered daily for a total of 10 sessions. Participants will be evaluated at three time points: before treatment (baseline), immediately after the two-week treatment period, and four weeks after treatment completion. Assessments include pain intensity measured by a visual analog scale, shoulder function, pressure pain threshold, range of motion, muscle strength, psychological status, depressive symptoms, and quality of life using validated questionnaires and physical measurements. The study will monitor these outcomes to determine the added benefit of PEMF therapy in managing shoulder tendinopathies.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
PEMF Therapy in Shoulder Tendinopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged between 18 and 70 years
- Chronic shoulder pain lasting more than 3 months of non-traumatic origin
- Clinical diagnosis of shoulder tendinopathy or subacromial pain syndrome
- Shoulder pain and functional limitation confirmed by clinical assessment and baseline evaluation
- Ability to follow the treatment protocol and attend follow-up visits
- Provided written informed consent before participation
You will not qualify if you...
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tears requiring surgery
- Major shoulder trauma within the last 6 months
- Active systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic diseases
- Presence of metallic implants or implanted electronic devices near treatment area
- Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb
- Contraindications to balneotherapy such as severe cardiovascular disease, renal failure, or severe skin conditions
- Decompensated chronic diseases including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, or neurological
- Skin lesions at the treatment site
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active cancer
- Decompensated psychiatric disorders
- History of hypersensitivity to natural therapeutic factors used in balneotherapy
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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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 - 2 weeks
Participants receive a standardized two-week multimodal rehabilitation program for shoulder tendinopathy. This includes daily balneophysiotherapy sessions five days per week, combined with either nanopulsed electromagnetic field therapy applied to the affected shoulder (experimental group) or balneophysiotherapy alone (control group).
10 treatment sessions over 2 weeks
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants are assessed to evaluate clinical outcomes including pain, shoulder function, muscle strength, psychological status, and quality of life at 4 weeks after completing treatment.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Balneal and Rehabilitation Sanatorium of Techirghiol
Constanța, Techirghiol, Romania, 906100
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Research Team
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Alexandra E Ciota, PhD Student
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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