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Study identifier: NCT06259968 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Superimposed or Not on Voluntary Contraction After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Condition: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation · Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction  ·  Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

PhaseNA
Planned participants40
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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.

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Gabriela Bissani Gasparin  ·  +5554991296689  ·  gabriela.gasparin@hotmail.com

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Locations (2)

Private Rehabilitation CenterVeranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilNot Yet Recruiting
Private Rehabilitation CenterVeranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilRecruiting

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