Electrical stimulation for ACL recovery in military cadets
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special electrical stimulation device (KneeStim) can help military academy cadets recover faster after ACL reconstruction surgery. It aims to improve muscle strength and knee function using gentle electrical pulses during rehabilitation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a cadet at the United States Military Academy
- You are between the ages of 17 and 27
- You are having a first-time or revision ACL reconstruction surgery
- You have not had certain other knee surgeries (like bone realignment, cartilage repair, or MCL/LCL/PCL repair)
- You do not have a pacemaker, seizure disorder, unstable heart condition, or other conditions that prevent using the electrical stimulation device
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and you don't have a meniscus tear that requires 6 weeks of no weight-bearing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether the NXSignal device can help people recover from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. You’d use the device while the study team monitors your progress using questionnaires.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation can improve thigh muscle function in women recovering from ACL reconstruction. If you are between 2 and 6 months post-surgery, you may be able to join.
This trial tests if adding electrical stimulation to standard physical therapy helps people recover strength and movement after ACL reconstruction surgery. It compares two rehab programs starting within days after surgery.
This trial tests two types of mild electric stimulation (one with tiny needles, one without) applied to the thigh muscle to reduce pain in people who had ACL knee surgery in the last six weeks. The goal is to see if this can help you feel better and recover quicker.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help your thigh muscle work better after ACL reconstruction surgery. It may improve muscle control and speed up your recovery.
This study tests whether gently stimulating the muscle on your healthy leg can help your thigh muscle 'wake up' and work better after ACL surgery. The therapy uses small electrical pulses to retrain the muscles.
Hear when a new Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.