Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Effect of Open Kinetic CKE Exercises With NES in Patients With Post-ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Superior University
Conditions:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
"Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure for restoring knee stability in patients following ACL injuries. Despite surgical success, postoperative reh...
Detailed Description
This study investigates the combined impact of open kinetic chain (OKC) knee extension exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the functional recovery of post-ACL reconstruction p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Both genders aged 18-45 years
- Subjects who have undergone unilateral primary ACL reconstruction surgery
- Subjects who are exactly 4 weeks post-surgery at the start of the study
- Subjects who received a hamstring tendon autograft or patellar tendon graft for ACL reconstruction
- Subjects cleared by a physician to begin open kinetic chain exercises in their rehabilitation program
- Subjects who are generally healthy with no significant comorbidities that could interfere with rehabilitation
- Willingness to provide informed consent and commit to the entire duration of the study
Exclusion
- Presence of additional knee injuries (e.g., meniscal tears, collateral ligament injuries) that might affect rehabilitation
- History of prior ACL injury or reconstruction on the same knee
- Patients who underwent reconstruction of other ligaments along with the ACL
- Presence of conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, uncontrolled diabetes) that could influence recovery
- Any significant injury or surgery to the opposite knee within the last six months
- Factors that indicate a high risk of non-compliance with the rehabilitation protocol, such as poor availability, or lack of commitment to follow the exercise regimen
- Conditions affecting neuromuscular control that could interfere with exercise performance or rehabilitation response
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
58 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06913543
Start Date
March 20 2025
End Date
February 20 2026
Last Update
April 6 2025
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MOVEBETTER 14-A Koh-e-Noor Road, Basement Salt N Pepper
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan