Effects of Pulsed Magnetic Pads on Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Menopause

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a pulsed magnetic field (PMF) pad will improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in postmenopausal women. Study hypothesis: A pulsed magnetic field pad will effectively reduce the symptoms of RA in postmenopausal women.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00110565

Run by

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

People needed

87

Starts

2005-01-01

Expected to finish

2007-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-08-06

Who can join

Age: 35 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of RA
• Postmenopausal, defined by no menstrual period in at least 2 years prior to study entry or a hysterectomy
• Average pain of 2 or greater on a 0 to 10 pain scale
• Sleep difficulty
• Stable medication use related to RA for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnoses of lupus, sleep apnea, or restless leg syndrome
• High-dose prednisone (more than 10 mg/day) or equivalent
• Pacemakers or other implanted devices
• Epilepsy
• Currently undergoing treatment for cancer

Where it is running

• University of Virginia — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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