Additional HI-PEMF therapy after total hip replacement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study investigates the use of high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (HI-PEMF) in conjunction with postoperative exercise for people who have undergone primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty due to hip osteoarthritis. Pain and physical function are the main outcomes, with the goal of determining if HI-PEMF provides additional relief and functional gains during recovery. Participants will engage in a postoperative exercise program while receiving HI-PEMF treatment to mirror real-world clinical settings. The study also aims to assess feasibility for future clinical adoption of magnetic field therapy in postoperative care. Enrollment considerations include age 18 or older and adequate weight-bearing status as evaluated by the surgeon.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

A. Age 18 years or older.

B. Patients who have undergone primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty due to hip osteoarthritis.

C. Patients who, after postoperative evaluation by their surgeon, are advised to bear full weight within their tolerance.

Exclusion Criteria:

A. Patients who have not undergone primary hip arthroplasty.

B. Patients who are advised by their doctor to maintain non-weight-bearing or partial weight-bearing on the affected or unaffected side.

C. History of neurological deficits (e.g., sensory abnormalities, stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis).

D. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) \< 24 (mild cognitive impairment).

E. Berger's Balance Scale (BBS) \< 40 (higher risk of falls).

F. Sensory abnormalities.

G. Before or after this exercise training, if pain in other areas (e.g., degenerative pain in the knee or spine) prevents movement, or if the hip joint still experiences pain on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of 4 or higher even after taking pain medication.

H. Known malignancy.

I. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or substance addiction (e.g., alcohol, drug).

J. Pregnant woman.

K. Individuals with implanted stents, pacemakers, or those requiring treatment for arrhythmia.

L. Wearing a hearing aid.

Where it's running

• College of Public Health, National Taiwan University
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tsang-Ming (倉銘) Chang (張)
• Email: nick0223.chang@gmail.com
• Phone: 886-905657069

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.