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Effect of Pulsed electromagnetic field on excitability of motorneurons

Effect of PEMF on the lumbopelvic area of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis on the motoneuron activities of soleus and gastrocnemius muscles with investigation of the H-reflex recruitment curve changes.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201012064952N2
Enrollment
22
Registered
2016-11-04
Start date
2014-03-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis without pathological fracture

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group:Applying 45min PEMF on the lombopelvic area as placebo(magnet device off). Intervention 2: Intervention group: Applying one session PEMF was on the lombopelvic area with
Rehabilitation
Control group:Applying 45min PEMF on the lombopelvic area as placebo(magnet device off).
Intervention group: Applying one session PEMF was on the lombopelvic area with frequency of 30Hz and intensity of 40G for 45min.

Sponsors

Tarbiat Modares University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
48 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:T Score = -2.5 at the femoral neck or lumbar spine;Failure to report a history of fracture due to osteoporosis;lack of secondary osteoporosis;lack of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders;Lack of hormone therapy during the last 6 months. Exclusion criteria:Sensitivity and intolerance to electrical stimulation; H reflex instability.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes of recruitment curve of h reflex. Timepoint: before and after of intervention in one session. Method of measurement: Investigation of h reflex.;Changes of H reflex recruitment curve. Timepoint: before and after of placebo intervention in one session. Method of measurement: Investigation of H reflex.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Excitability of spinal motorneurons. Timepoint: before and after of applying magnetic field. Method of measurement: investigation of h reflex.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Gilani

Tarbiat Modares University

Gilanim69@gmail.com+98 912 752 7540

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026