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Investigation of PEMF Therapy for Female Patients With IC/BPS
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The purpose of this study is to gather information about the safety and effectiveness of the non-pharmacological (non-drug), non-invasive treatment known as low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. The study team will distribute the PEMF device to female adults with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) to measure its ability to decrease bladder and pelvic pain as well as other urinary symptoms associated with IC/BPS. There are two sequential Aims in this study and subjects will be recruited to participate in only one Aim. In both Aims, data will be collected at baseline/enrollment, 4-weeks after using PEMF therapy, and 8, 12, and 16 weeks post-enrollment.
Official title: Investigation of Non-Invasive Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy for Female Patients With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2022-08-29
Completion Date
2026-04
Last Updated
2025-11-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Device
BEMER PEMF device consists of a B. Body (full body mat), B. Pad (targeted pelvic pad), and Control Unit which powers the device. Both B. Body and B. Pad must be plugged in simultaneously into the Control Unit and activated individually. B. Body must be placed on a flat surface (e.g. floor, bed, reclining chair, etc) for best results.
Sham Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Device
The sham PEMF device appears identical to the BEMER PEMF device, with all of the same components and accessories, but does not emit a pulsed electromagnetic field.
Locations (1)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States