Post Operative Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Device for ACLR Patients (NCT07171346) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationNot Applicable
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 range
15 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial uses a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device after ACL reconstruction to help with muscle weakness — given my specific surgery and recovery plan, is this kind of electrotherapy something that could realistically fit into my post-op rehabilitation?
2Since this study is measuring bilateral muscle symmetry — meaning how evenly matched my two legs are in strength — how does that goal line up with what my care team is already tracking in my recovery, and would being in this trial change how my rehab progress is measured?
3This trial is enrolling by invitation only, so how would I or my care team go about finding out if I might be considered, and what typically determines who gets invited to participate?
4Since this study doesn't have a traditional phase number, which usually means it's exploring feasibility or early outcomes rather than confirming a proven treatment, what do we actually know so far about whether NMES devices are safe and beneficial after ACL reconstruction compared to standard rehab alone?
5If I'm not able to join this trial, are there other ways to incorporate neuromuscular electrical stimulation into my post-surgical recovery plan outside of a research setting?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.