Video game for the brain: could neurofeedback supercharge Post-Surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07020312
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
After knee or hip surgery, some people struggle to fully activate their muscles due to a condition called Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI). This trial tests whether a brain-computer interface that provides real-time neurofeedback during visualization exercises can improve muscle activation and speed recovery. Half of the 240 participants will receive standard physical therapy plus this brain training, while the other half receives standard therapy alone. The study includes people recovering from ACL reconstruction, total knee or hip replacement, or hip arthroscopy, and follows them for up to 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
neurofeedback visualization training (EEG-based brain-computer interface)
What this could lead to
If it works, this brain-training approach could help people recover muscle strength and movement more fully after common orthopedic surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial with 240 participants, so results are still preliminary. The training may not provide significant benefit over standard therapy, and the EEG cap setup may be cumbersome for some patients.
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Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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