Pilot Study On Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy For Osteosarcopenia (NCT05043480) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Study On Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy For Osteosarcopenia
Singapore80 participantsStarted 2021-10-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective, single-site, single arm pilot study aims to assess the efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) exposure in the reduction of the decline in muscle strength, function and bone mineral density (BMD) in osteosarcopenia.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Age 65 years old and above, which corresponds to the geriatric patient population seen at the Healthy Ageing clinics and wards
. Diagnosed with primary osteopenia, including primary osteoporosis, by BMD measurements on DEXA scans
. Diagnosed with sarcopenia by SARC-F
. Willing and able to give written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Presence of metallic implants, pacemakers or insulin pumps
. Presence of rheumatological disease (such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis)
. Presence of secondary osteoporosis (such as hyperparathyroidism, steroid-induced osteoporosis)
. Presence of end-stage organ failure, including severe dementia or cancer
. Pregnant women
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.