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Pulsed Electromagnetic Versus Hydrotherapy on Chronic Pelvic Pain
Sponsor: Horus University
Summary
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and hydrotherapy are non-invasive treatment modalities that may alleviate chronic pelvic pain through pain modulation, reduction of inflammation, enhancement of circulation, and relaxation of pelvic musculature. Both interventions have demonstrated potential benefits in reducing pain severity and improving functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome, supporting their investigation as therapeutic options in clinical research
Official title: Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Versus Hydrotherapy on Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
42 Years - 52 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2026-07-20
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
pulsed electromagnetic field
Participants allocated to the experimental group will receive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy using a low-frequency PEMF device applied over the suprapubic and perineal regions. Participants will be positioned comfortably in a supine lying position during treatment. The electromagnetic field will be delivered at therapeutic frequencies and intensities according to the manufacturer's recommendations for pain management and soft tissue healing. Each treatment session will last approximately 20-30 minutes, administered three sessions per week for 12 weeks.
hydrotherapy
Participants allocated to the hydrotherapy group will undergo a supervised aquatic exercise program conducted in a therapeutic pool with warm water maintained at 32-34°C. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes, three times per week for 12 weeks. The intervention will include gentle warm-up exercises, pelvic mobility exercises, stretching, relaxation techniques, and low-to-moderate intensity aerobic and strengthening activities performed in water.
traditional physical therapy program
The intervention will be administered by a licensed physiotherapist and will consist of pelvic floor muscle awareness training, relaxation exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, stretching exercises, and controlled pelvic floor muscle contractions. Treatment sessions will be conducted three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. Participants will also be instructed to perform a structured home exercise program on non-treatment days
Locations (1)
Horus University in Egypt
Amman, Jordan