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Electromagnetic Therapy

OrthoCor Advanced System for Osteoarthritis

Gulf Breeze, FL

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Joshua G Hackel, MD

Research Sponsored by Caerus Corporation

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Presenting to the study site with knee pain for at least 3 months, with articular cartilage loss confirmed by imaging study

≥18 years of age

Must not have

Previous diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or gout

Cortisone injection, knee surgery, or viscosupplementation in the previous 6 months

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up during 4 weeks of treatment

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if using the OrthoCor Advanced System can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with osteoarthritis. Participants will use the system for 30 minutes twice

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Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with osteoarthritis who are seeking to improve their pain and quality of life. Participants will be required to use the OrthoCor Advanced System twice daily and track recovery metrics using an app.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests if PEMF therapy combined with heat from the OrthoCor Advanced System can relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis. It measures changes in range of motion, sit-to-stand test results, and survey responses after 4 weeks.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

The description does not specify side effects; however, typical concerns may include skin irritation or discomfort at the application site due to device usage or heat exposure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have had knee pain for over 3 months and imaging shows cartilage loss.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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My pain level is above 4 on the pain scale.

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I stand or walk for at least 2 hours every day.

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Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or gout.

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I have not had a cortisone injection, knee surgery, or viscosupplementation in the last 6 months.

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I have had a knee replacement surgery.

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I have an open wound where the treatment would be applied.

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I have poor circulation or heart disease.

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My diabetes is not under control.

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I am under 18 or my bones are still growing.

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I cannot or will not complete the pain survey.

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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ during 4 weeks of treatment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~during 4 weeks of treatment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during 4 weeks of treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Adverse Events

VAS pain score

Secondary study objectives

Joint motion tracking

KOOS survey

Knee AROM

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: OrthoCor Advanced SystemExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The OrthoCor Advanced System's novel combination of PEMF with the ability to monitor mobility metrics may have additional beneficial effects on pain, function, and quality of life for individuals affected by osteoarthritis.

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