Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Superimposed or Not on Voluntary Contraction After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• \- Individuals of both genders, aged between 18 and 40 years, scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery during the data collection period.

Locations
Other Locations
Brazil
Private Rehabilitation Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Veranópolis
Private Rehabilitation Center
RECRUITING
Veranópolis
Contact Information
Primary
Gabriela Bissani Gasparin
gabriela.gasparin@hotmail.com
+5554991296689
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: NMES+
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation with superimposed voluntary contraction
Active_comparator: NMES
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation without voluntary contraction
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

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