Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Sport Performance and Recovery (NCT07288892) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Sport Performance and Recovery
Singapore30 participantsStarted 2026-01-19
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy works to improve sports performance and recovery in athletes. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does PEMF therapy enhance participants' performance during exercise?
* Does PEMF therapy enhance recovery in participants after exercise? Researchers will compare active PEMF therapy to sham PEMF therapy (using the same device for both, but without any electromagnetic fields) to see if active PEMF therapy is effective in improving sports performance and recovery.
Participants will:
* Receive active pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or sham pulsed electromagnetic field therapy twice a week for 8 weeks.
* Visit the laboratory at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks for sports performance and recovery assessments.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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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.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Wingate anaerobic test rate of fatigue
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and a 12-week follow-up
2
Blood lactate level
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and a 12-week follow-up