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Electric knee sleeve aims to speed up ACL recovery in cadets

NCT ID NCT06341868

Disease control Sponsor: Keller Army Community Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a wearable electrical stimulation sleeve called KneeStim in 60 military cadets recovering from ACL reconstruction. Half will use the device during rehab and daily tasks for 12 weeks, while the other half gets standard care with a low-intensity version. Researchers will measure changes in walking and running patterns, muscle mass, and how quickly cadets return to full duty.

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Active substance
KneeStim device (wearable electrical stimulation knee sleeve)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to faster and more complete recovery of walking and running after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to the general public. The device may not improve outcomes beyond standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

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Ages

17 to 27 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. United States Military Academy cadet between ages of 17-27 years 2. Undergoing a Primary ACL Reconstruction, or Revision ACL Reconstruction Exclusion Criteria: 1. Concomitant or prior high tibial osteotomy (HTO) 2. Concomitant or prior cartilage restoration procedure 3. Concomitant ligamentous reconstruction (lateral collateral ligament; posterior cruciate ligament; medial collateral ligament) 4. Contraindications to using the KneeStim device \- Use of pacemaker, defibrillators, or other implanted electronic devices, as this may cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference, or death Unstable angina or decompensated heart failure Epilepsy or history of seizure disorder Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant (Self reported) Critical ischemia of lower limbs Moderate to severe dementia Altered sensation at the knee such that the user cannot feel a pinprick Undiagnosed pain syndromes 5. Any meniscus tear precluding weight bearing for 6 weeks.

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Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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Anterior cruciate ligament injuries

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Locations

  • Keller Army Community Hospital

    RECRUITING

    West Point, New York, 10996, United States

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