Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation on Localized Pediatric Osteomyelitis (PEMF)

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Osteomyelitis

Treatments: Device: pulsed electromagnetic field; Drug: Antibiotics

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06084754

P.T.REC/012/004589

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will be applied to evaluate effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on pediatric localized osteomyelitis.

Full description

Twenty (11 girls, 9 boys) patients will participate in this study. Their ages ranged from 5 to 16 years. They will randomly divide into two groups. Group A ( study group) will receive pulsed electromagnetic field in addition to medical treatment three times per week for two months , Group B(control group ) will receive medical treatment only.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 5 to 16 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. All patients suffering from localized osteomyelitis in one or both lower limbs
2. All patients will be assessed by a physician before starting the study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients with immune disorders .
2. Patients who suffer from any systemic diseases that may interfere with the objectives of the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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20 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A (Study group)

Experimental group

Description:

pulsed electromagnetic field and medical treatment ( vancomycin IV injection 1gm divided 250mg every 6hours )

Treatment:

Drug: Antibiotics

Device: pulsed electromagnetic field

Group B(control group)

Active Comparator group

Description:

medical treatment only (vancomycin IV injection 1gm divided 250mg every 6hours )

Treatment:

Drug: Antibiotics