Pulsed Electromagnetic Versus Hydrotherapy on Chronic Pelvic Pain

NCT07867808 | Enrolling By Invitation DMC

• 1 other identifier: IRB#16/7/2025-2026
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 300
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and hydrotherapy are non-invasive treatment modalities that may alleviate chronic pelvic pain through pain modulation, reduction of inflammation, enhancement of circulation, and relaxation of pelvic musculature. Both interventions have demonstrated potential benefits in reducing pain severity and improving functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome, supporting their investigation as therapeutic options in clinical research

Conditions

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Keywords

Pulsed Electromagnetic; Hydrotherapy; Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis; pelvic pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• chronic pelvic pain

  will be measured by visual analogue scale interpreting pain intensity with minimum score = 0 and maximum score = 10, and lower scores means a better improvement

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• participants quality of life

  12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Study Group I

EXPERIMENTAL

Pulsed electromagnetic field and traditional program in the form of pelvic floor muscle training

Device: pulsed electromagnetic field; Other: traditional physical therapy program

Study Group II

EXPERIMENTAL

hydrotherapy and traditional program in the form of pelvic floor muscle training

Device: hydrotherapy; Other: traditional physical therapy program

Control group

EXPERIMENTAL

traditional program in the form of pelvic floor muscle training

Other: traditional physical therapy program

Interventions

pulsed electromagnetic field DEVICE

Participants allocated to the experimental group will receive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy using a low-frequency PEMF device applied over the suprapubic and perineal regions. Participants will be positioned comfortably in a supine lying position during treatment. The electromagnetic field will be delivered at therapeutic frequencies and intensities according to the manufacturer's recommendations for pain management and soft tissue healing. Each treatment session will last approximately 20-30 minutes, administered three sessions per week for 12 weeks.

Study Group I

hydrotherapy DEVICE

Participants allocated to the hydrotherapy group will undergo a supervised aquatic exercise program conducted in a therapeutic pool with warm water maintained at 32-34°C. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes, three times per week for 12 weeks. The intervention will include gentle warm-up exercises, pelvic mobility exercises, stretching, relaxation techniques, and low-to-moderate intensity aerobic and strengthening activities performed in water.

Study Group II

traditional physical therapy program OTHER

The intervention will be administered by a licensed physiotherapist and will consist of pelvic floor muscle awareness training, relaxation exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, stretching exercises, and controlled pelvic floor muscle contractions. Treatment sessions will be conducted three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. Participants will also be instructed to perform a structured home exercise program on non-treatment days

Control group; Study Group I; Study Group II

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 42 Years - 52 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: each participant will sign consent form before enrolling the study with full description of the treatment program
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• male patients aged 42 - 50 years
• chronic non bacterial prostatitis
• Diagnosis of Chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (NIH Category III) confirmed by a urologist.
• Presence of pelvic, perineal, suprapubic, testicular, penile, or ejaculatory pain for at least 3 months within the previous 6 months.
• Stable medical treatment for at least 4 weeks before enrollment, if receiving medications.
• Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent. Willingness to refrain from initiating new treatments for prostatitis during the study period.

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis
• History of prostate cancer, bladder cancer, or other pelvic malignancy
• Previous prostate surgery within the last 12 months
• Contraindications to hydrotherapy, including: Open wounds, Active skin infections, Uncontrolled epilepsy, Severe cardiac insufficiency

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Horus University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Horus University in Egypt

Amman, 130, Jordan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pelvic Pain

Interventions

Hydrotherapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Therapeutics; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: computer based and using sealed envelopes
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn

Model Details: comparing the effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy versus hydrotherapy when added with traditional treatment in cases of chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 5, 2026
• First Posted: October 9, 2026
• Study Start: July 20, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 30, 2026
• Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

JO (1)