Brain stimulation for ACL surgery recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS can improve how your brain controls leg muscles and speeds up recovery after ACL surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have had surgery for a fully torn ACL (confirmed by exam and MRI)
- You are between 16 and 40 years old
- You are active enough to have a Tegner activity level of 4 or higher (e.g., jogging or more demanding sports)
- You do not have other leg injuries, past knee surgeries, or leg fractures
- You have no brain or nerve conditions, and have not had a head injury or head surgery in the past 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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