The Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Muscle Mass and Muscle Strength in Prostate Cancer Patients Treated With Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study is to assess the effect of Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on improving muscle mass and strength in prostate cancer patients with ADT.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients with age greater than or equal to 18 years old. * Histologically documented PCa * No evidence of distant metastasis (M1 disease) * With ADT exposure from six months to three years * Expected to continue for at least six months * At least four weeks after radical prostatectomy or completed radiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients are still under active treatment, such as radiotherapy * Patients who are unable to walk for 400 m or undertake exercise that will affect the clinical assessment of muscle strength * Patients with amputated lower limbs or other body deformities that will affect the treatment protocol