Effect of Open Kinetic Chain Knee Extension Exercises With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Post-ACL Reconstruction Surgery
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 58
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale
研究概览
简要总结
"Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure for restoring knee stability in patients following ACL injuries. Despite surgical success, postoperative rehabilitation remains crucial for improving functional outcomes, addressing quadriceps strength deficits, and reducing recovery time.
详细描述
This study investigates the combined impact of open kinetic chain (OKC) knee extension exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the functional recovery of post-ACL reconstruction patients. This randomized clinical trial involves 58 patients, divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving OKC knee extension exercises combined with NMES and a control group receiving OKC exercises alone. Functional outcomes, range of motion (ROM), and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are assessed using validated tools.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Both genders aged 18-45 years
- •Subjects who have undergone unilateral primary ACL reconstruction surgery
- •Subjects who are exactly 4 weeks post-surgery at the start of the study
- •Subjects who received a hamstring tendon autograft or patellar tendon graft for ACL reconstruction
- •Subjects cleared by a physician to begin open kinetic chain exercises in their rehabilitation program
- •Subjects who are generally healthy with no significant comorbidities that could interfere with rehabilitation
- •Willingness to provide informed consent and commit to the entire duration of the study
排除标准
- •Presence of additional knee injuries (e.g., meniscal tears, collateral ligament injuries) that might affect rehabilitation
- •History of prior ACL injury or reconstruction on the same knee
- •Patients who underwent reconstruction of other ligaments along with the ACL
- •Presence of conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, uncontrolled diabetes) that could influence recovery
- •Any significant injury or surgery to the opposite knee within the last six months
- •Factors that indicate a high risk of non-compliance with the rehabilitation protocol, such as poor availability, or lack of commitment to follow the exercise regimen
- •Conditions affecting neuromuscular control that could interfere with exercise performance or rehabilitation response
研究组 & 干预措施
Group 1 (Experimental Group - OKC + NMES)
干预措施: Group 1 (Experimental Group - OKC + NMES) (Combination Product)
Group 2 (Control Group - OKC Only
干预措施: Group 2 (Control Group - OKC Only (Diagnostic Test)
结局指标
主要结局
Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale
时间窗: 12 Months
Measures knee function with a maximum score of 100. Scoring Interpretation: 95-100 points: Excellent function. 84-94 points: Good function. 65-83 points: Fair function. \<65 points: Poor function.
Universal Goniometer
时间窗: 12 Months
Measures ROM (Flexion \& Extension). Interpretation: Knee flexion and extension are assessed against standard angles. Higher reliability and validity in measuring knee movement.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University