Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for sensory changes in diabetic foot ulcers

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

The trial will enroll 42 adults with type 2 diabetes and a Wagner grade 1 diabetic foot ulcer, randomized into two groups. One group receives low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field therapy plus ankle range of motion exercises; the other group receives a comparison intervention. Researchers will assess sensory function and ulcer-related factors using tools such as the Wagner Classification, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, goniometry, 10 g monofilament, and a 128 Hz tuning fork. Eligibility includes long-standing diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and specific sensory test thresholds. The study uses non-probability consecutive sampling and is led by the University of Faisalabad in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must have a clinical diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 6.5) (Bolen et al., 2016).
* Patients with Wagner grade 1 diabetic foot ulcers was selected.
* Michigan Neuropathic Screening Instrument history score ≤7 (Viswanathan et al., 2025).
* Participants showing reduced vibration perception threshold on 128Hz Tunning fork was included to confirm the presence of sensory neuropathy Associated with diabetic ulcers (Viswanathan et al., 2025).
* Sensation on 10g monofilament less then 8 point out of 10 indicate reduces Sensation.
* Participants having diabetes for more than 10 years (Grewal et al., 2015).
* Pariticipants aged between 40 to 60 years.
* Both gender were included.
* Participants who was willing to give consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have significant cognitive impairment (e.g Dementia, Alzheimer) that would prevent them from understanding and adhering to Study instructions.
* Participants with active infections requiring systemic antibiotic therapy (Kwan et al., 2015).
* Patients with comorbidities such as malignancy, severe renal disease, or Other systemic condition.
* Participants who was not taking any medicine

Where it's running

• Dr Rubina Zulfqar
  Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr. Rubina Zulfqar
• Email: drrubinazulfqar355@gmail.com
• Phone: +923414291664

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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.