Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to boost athletic performance and recovery
Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Sport Performance and Recovery
NA · Nanyang Technological University · NCT07288892
This trial will try pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to see if it improves exercise performance and speeds recovery in athletes.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nanyang Technological University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT07288892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial comparing active PEMF therapy to a sham device in athletes. Participants receive two 10-minute PEMF or sham sessions per leg twice weekly for 8 weeks, with assessments at baseline, week 8, and week 12. The trial uses a commercial PEMF device with RFID-coded activation to maintain blinding and measures short-term effects at 8 weeks and carry-over effects at 12 weeks. Outcomes focus on sports performance and recovery metrics collected at the Human Bioenergetics Laboratory at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are active athletes who have exercised at least twice weekly and done resistance training 1–3 times weekly in the past 3 months and who have competed in at least two events in the past year, with no recent injuries or surgery.
Not a fit: People with recent fractures or surgery, musculoskeletal injuries in the past three months, current pain or who are not regularly training are unlikely to benefit or be eligible for this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, PEMF could provide a painless, noninvasive way to improve performance and speed recovery after training or competition.
How similar studies have performed: Some small clinical and preclinical studies suggest PEMF can reduce soreness and aid tissue healing, but clear, replicated evidence showing improved athletic performance is limited and the application remains experimental.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Exercise at least twice a week in the past 3 months * Perform resistance training 1-3 times per week in the past 3 months. * Have competed in at least two matches / events in the past one year (e.g. heat and final are counted as two events). Exclusion Criteria: * History of fracture or surgery over the past year. * History of musculoskeletal injury in the last 3 months that required more than 7 days of rest. * Currently experiencing any injury, discomfort and/or pain at the time of study.
Where this trial is running
Singapore
- Human Bioenergetics Laboratory — Singapore, Singapore (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pui Wah KONG, PhD — Nanyang Technological University
- Study coordinator: Pui Wah KONG, PhD
- Email: puiwah.kong@nie.edu.sg
- Phone: (65) 67903897
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Sport Performance, Sport Recovery, Athlete, PEMF, Sport, Performance, Recovery, Exercise