Effectiveness of Stimulation on the Sciatic Nerve in ACLR (NCT07569796) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Stimulation on the Sciatic Nerve in ACLR
Spain62 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
After randomization, the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy, including manual therapy and therapeutic exercise for ACL rehabilitation. The first experimental group will undergo percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of the sciatic nerve, while the second experimental group will receive a placebo stimulation. Both interventions aim to improve isometric strength, muscle activation, joint range of motion, and thigh circumference, as well as reduce pain and intra-articular effusion. The procedure involves needle insertion into the sciatic nerve epineurium, placement of a surface electrode on the hamstrings, and connection to an electrostimulator.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Use of the Semitendinous and Gracilis tendons for ACL Reconstruction
* Joint Range of Motion greater than or equal to 90
* Primary ACL injury in the leg to be treated
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic or rheumatic joint disease
* Central nervous system disorder
* Heart disease (pacemaker)
* Neoplasms
* Epilepsy
* Coagulopathies (use of anticoagulants)
* History of spinal surgery or lumbar disease
* History of neurological disorders
* Prosthesis or osteosynthesis in the operated leg
* Structural discrepancy in lower-limb length
* Belonephobia (overwhelming fear of needles)
* Neuropathic pain or bilateral symptoms
* Use of analgesics
* Quadriceps tendon graft harvest
* Body mass index \<20 or \>30 kg/m²
* Acute muscle injuries
* Knee joint instability
* Acute joint inflammation
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Maximal Isometric Strength of the Hamstring Musculature