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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Superimposed or Not on Voluntary Contraction After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre · Updated on 2025-04-01
40
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
139 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation with superimposed voluntary contraction (NMES+ group) compared to NMES without voluntary contraction (NMES group) during the initial month of rehabilitation post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Forty patients will be randomly assigned to either the NMES group or the NMES+ group. Both groups will follow an identical rehabilitation regimen in the first month after surgery, which includes interventions for symptom management, inflammation control, edema reduction, improved joint motion range, and restoration of muscle function. All participants will undergo identical assessment protocols at four time points: pre-surgery evaluation, and assessments at 2, 15, and 30 days post-ACLR. The primary outcome of the study is the maximal isometric strength of knee extensors. Secondary outcomes encompass thigh muscle atrophy, self-reported functional impairments, knee pain, knee edema, joint range of motion, and quadriceps activation status.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Superimposed or Not on Voluntary Contraction After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals of both genders, aged between 18 and 40 years, scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery during the data collection period.
You will not qualify if you...
- Failure to attend the pre-surgery assessment session.
- Delay of more than 7 days after surgery to start the rehabilitation program.
- Injuries related to ACL rupture that prevent partial weight-bearing in the first week after surgery due to medical advice or patient inability.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Private Rehabilitation Center
Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 95330000
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2
Private Rehabilitation Center
Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 95330000
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Research Team
G
Gabriela Bissani Gasparin
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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