PEMF therapy for women with endometriosis

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 randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind study will compare pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to a sham PEMF in women with endometriosis. Participants will receive 8 weeks of treatment with assessments at baseline, end of treatment, and 3 months later, in addition to their stable existing therapies. Outcomes include pain intensity, disease-specific quality of life, and pelvic floor changes measured by 4D trans perineal ultrasound. The study also explores whether ultrasound findings relate to clinically meaningful pain improvements.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Women aged 18 to 45 years
2. Clinically, radiologically, or laparoscopically diagnosed endometriosis
3. Chronic pelvic pain persisting for at least 6 months
4. Stable pharmacological or hormonal treatment for at least 3 months before enrollment
5. Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period
2. History of gynecological or pelvic malignancy
3. Active pelvic inflammatory disease or acute pelvic infection
4. Implanted electronic medical devices such as pacemakers or neurostimulators
5. Previous pelvic surgery within the past 6 months
6. Participation in another clinical trial during the previous 3 months
7. Neurological, rheumatological, or severe musculoskeletal disorders affecting assessment procedures
8. Contraindications to electromagnetic therapy

Where it's running

• Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University
  Banī Suwayf, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Marwa Elsayed Mohamed Lecturer, Ph.D
• Email: Marwa.elsayed@pt.bsu.edu.eg
• Phone: 01141825442

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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.