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Post Operative Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Device for ACLR Patients

United States25 participantsStarted 2026-02-10

Plain-language summary

This study is being conducted to learn about how neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in addition to standard of care aids in the recovery of muscle strength in patients undergoing ACLR procedure.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ACLR surgical patients at KUMC sports medicine * 15 to 50 years old * BMI between 18 - 30 kg/m2 * No limitations impacting physical function within the last 6 months (not including the ACL injury) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lower limb or spine injury involving surgical treatment * Prior spine surgery * Lower limb injury (other than ACL) preventing participation in physical activity for over two weeks in the past 6 months * Non english speaking * Vulnerable population, prisoner, or ward of the state

What they're measuring

Bilateral Muscle Symmetry Index

Timeframe: pre-operative to 3 months post-op

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07171346

SponsorUniversity of Kansas Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-11

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