Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Sport Performance and Recovery

Sponsored by Nanyang Technological University

About this trial

Last updated a month ago

Study ID

IRB-2025-575

Status

Recruiting

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

18 to 30 Years

All Sexes

Trial Timing

Started 4 months ago

What is this trial about?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy works to improve sports performance and recovery in athletes. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does PEMF therapy enhance participants' performance during exercise? * Does PEMF therapy enhance recovery in participants after exercise? Researchers will compare active PEMF therapy to sham PEMF therapy (using the same device for both, but without any electromagnetic fields) to see if active PEMF therapy is effective in improving sports performance and recovery. Participants will: * Receive active pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or sham pulsed electromagnetic field therapy twice a week for 8 weeks. * Visit the laboratory at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks for sports performance and recovery assessments.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* Exercise at least twice a week in the past 3 months

* Perform resistance training 1-3 times per week in the past 3 months.

* Have competed in at least two matches / events in the past one year (e.g. heat and final are counted as two events).

Exclusion Criteria

* History of fracture or surgery over the past year.

* History of musculoskeletal injury in the last 3 months that required more than 7 days of rest.

* Currently experiencing any injury, discomfort and/or pain at the time of study.