PEMF: Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation on Localized Pediatric Osteomyelitis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study will be applied to evaluate effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on pediatric localized osteomyelitis.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed 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.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Group A (Study group) pulsed electromagnetic field and medical treatment ( vancomycin IV injection 1gm divided 250mg every 6hours ) |
Device: pulsed electromagnetic field
pulsed electromagnetic field will be over the site of osteomyelitis where patient in supine lying position. the treatment parameters will be set as10 HZ frequency , 20 gauss amplitude, duration about 120 minutes.
Other Names:
Drug: Antibiotics
Vancomycin IV injection 1gm divided 250mg every 6hours
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Active Comparator: Group B(control group) medical treatment only (vancomycin IV injection 1gm divided 250mg every 6hours ) |
Drug: Antibiotics
Vancomycin IV injection 1gm divided 250mg every 6hours
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Changing of osteomyelitis signs [pre treatment and post two months of treatment]
through CT scan
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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All patients suffering from localized osteomyelitis in one or both lower limbs
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All patients will be assessed by a physician before starting the study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients with immune disorders .
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Patients who suffer from any systemic diseases that may interfere with the objectives of the study.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Physical Therapy Cairo University | Giza | Egypt |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
Investigators
- Study Director: Nessrien A. AbdelRashid, Ass.professor, physical therapy, Cairo university
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- P.T.REC/012/004589