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ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2026

Effects of Repeated Monopolar Pulsed Capacitive Radiofrequency Energy Treatments on Mechanical Nociceptive Thresholds and Skin Temperature in Show-Jumping Horses with Thoracolumbar Pain.

Benedetta Brenna, Maria Chiara Pressanto, Marco Pepe, Bruno Boccioli, Stefanie Rouge, Francesca Beccati

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Benedetta BrennaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via san Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, PG, Italy.
Maria Chiara PressantoDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via san Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, PG, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0998-5059
Marco PepeDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via san Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, PG, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9141-0536
Bruno BoccioliRadio Frequency Consulting, Via Dante Alighieri 44, 06012 Città di Castello, PG, Italy.
Stefanie RougePrivate Practice, Via delle Maestà 29, 06063 Magione, PG, Italy.
Francesca BeccatiDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via san Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, PG, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3126-2738

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Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of repeated monopolar Capacitive Resistive Electrical Transfer (CRET) therapy on mechanical nociceptive thresholds (MNT) and skin surface temperature in horses with perceived chronic thoracolumbar pain. Fifteen show-jumping horses were enrolled in a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial. Ten horses received treatment, and five underwent a sham procedure. Five treatment sessions were performed at 72 h intervals using a monopolar capacitive radiofrequency device operating at 500 kHz. Mechanical nociceptive thresholds (MNT) were assessed before treatment, after each session, and during a 45-day follow-up period. Infrared thermography was performed before and after each treatment session. MNT data were analyzed using linear mixed-effects models including treatment group, time, anatomical site and their interactions as fixed effects. CRET treatment resulted in a progressive increase in MNT, with significant effects of treatment group, time and their interaction (

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PMCPMC13603132

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