Effects of Additional High-Intensity Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (HI-PEMF) Therapy on Pain and Physical Function After Total Hip Replacement: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07564427 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 202601236DIND
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to verify whether high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic fields (HI-PEMF) can be effectively applied to postoperative total hip arthroplasty patients. Using pain and function as the primary assessment indicators, the study explores the effects of HI-PEMF on postoperative total hip arthroplasty to confirm its effectiveness in relieving pain and improving daily living functions. Simultaneously, it combines physical therapy with exercise training to simulate a clinical environment, comprehensively understanding the feasibility of future clinical applications of magnetic field therapy. It is hoped that by exploring the potential benefits of magnetic field intervention in improving the postoperative condition of these high-needs patients, new clinical evidence can be provided for postoperative management.

Conditions

Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA); Magnetotherapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• WOMAC

  measuring THR patient pain and function

  1-month

Study Arms (2)

Arm 1:HI-PEMF+exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

HI-PEMF+exercise

Device: High-Intensity Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, HI-PEMF+ post operative exercise; Other: Post Operative exercise

Arm 2 :exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Post Operative exercise

Interventions

High-Intensity Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, HI-PEMF+ post operative exercise DEVICE

High-Intensity Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (HI-PEMF) is a non-invasive, contactless technology delivering strong magnetic pulses (up to 3 T or more) to biological tissue. It serves as a superior alternative to traditional electropermeabilization by altering cell membrane permeability. And post operative exercise.

Arm 1:HI-PEMF+exercise

Post Operative exercise OTHER

Post operative program exercise for THR

Arm 1:HI-PEMF+exercise; Arm 2 :exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 99 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Taiwan University Hospital: lead

Central Study Contacts

Tsang-Ming (倉銘) Chang (張)

CONTACT

886-905657069; nick0223.chang@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 27, 2026
• First Posted: May 4, 2026
• Study Start: April 28, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): April 30, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 30, 2027
• Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04