Evaluating electrical stimulation methods after ACL reconstruction

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with voluntary contraction versus NMES alone during the first month of rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Forty patients will be randomly assigned to either the NMES group or the NMES+ group, both following the same rehabilitation regimen aimed at managing symptoms, controlling inflammation, reducing edema, improving joint motion, and restoring muscle function. Assessments will occur at four time points: pre-surgery, and at 2, 15, and 30 days post-surgery, focusing on maximal isometric strength of knee extensors and other secondary outcomes related to muscle atrophy and functional impairments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Individuals of both genders, aged between 18 and 40 years, scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery during the data collection period.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Failure to attend the pre-surgery assessment session;
* Delay of more than 7 days after surgery to initiate the rehabilitation program proposed by the study;
* Presence of injuries related to the rupture of the ACL that hinder partial weight-bearing in the first week after surgery, either due to medical recommendation or the patient inability/disposition.

Where it's running

• Private Rehabilitation Center
  Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Recruiting
• Private Rehabilitation Center
  Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gabriela Bissani Gasparin
• Email: gabriela.gasparin@hotmail.com
• Phone: +5554991296689

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.