Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on quadriceps muscle strength in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction prehabilitatio

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; neuromuscular electrical stimulation

• Registration Number: TCTR20210701005
• Lead Sponsor: Police general hospital

Brief Summary

MES combined standard rehabilitation group generated significant higher muscle torque at pre-operative (93.05 VS 83.35 ), post-operative 6 weeks (77.73 VS 69.80 ), post-operative 12 weeks (83.38 VS 74.76) and lower difference of thigh circumference compare to control group at pre-operative (0.83 VS 1.88 ), post-operative 6 weeks (1.33 VS 2.41). Moreover, NMES combined standard rehabilitation has higher IKDC score at pre-operative (53.83 VS 47.61 ) and post-operative 12 weeks (53.55 VS 46.55 ).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2021-02-28
• Study Start: 2021-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1.Aged 18-50 years old
2.Diagnosed ACL injury with or without meniscus injury

Exclusion Criteria

1.Ipsilateral PCL injury
2.History of surgery at index knee
3.Knee malalignment
4.Neuromuscular disorder
5.Condition unamenable to NMES

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quadriceps strength and muscle mass 6 week preoperative, 6 weeks and 12 weeks postoperative isometric muscle strength, tape

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knee function 6 week preoperative, 6 weeks and 12 weeks postoperative International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score