Can electrical stimulation or vibration boost leg strength after ACL surgery?
NCT ID NCT07674784
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or vibration can help people who have had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction regain strength in their quadriceps (thigh muscle). The researchers want to see if these treatments reduce muscle inhibition and improve strength. The study involves 22 participants who are 2 to 4 months post-surgery and will be followed for 2 to 3 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and vibration
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these treatments could help people recover quadriceps strength more quickly after ACL surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments may not work better than standard care.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States
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