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They were randomized into Group A (PEMF plus standard skin care) and Group B (standard skin care only). Skin reactions were assessed during PEMF therapy using sonographic skin thickness measurements and RTOG criterion.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      After radiation, skin thickness increased in both groups, peaking at 4 weeks (PEMF 2.82 mm; control 2.74 mm,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.030). By 6 weeks, thickness declined in the PEMF group but remained high in controls (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001), and by 8 weeks PEMF returned near baseline (2.01 mm) while controls stayed thickened (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Skin reactions worsened in both groups by week 4, with more severe cases in controls (36% vs. 12%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.150). By week 6, PEMF patients mostly had mild reactions (72% Grade 0\u20131) compared to predominantly severe reactions in controls (84% Grade 2\u20133,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001). At 8 weeks, recovery was greater with PEMF, as 52% returned to Grade 0 versus only 8% in controls (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Results such as these indicate that PEMF therapy accelerates recovery from radiotherapy and diminishes the intensity of acute radiodermatitis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Trial registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Trial registration number: NCT06003764. Date of registration: 12 August 2023. 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