Shocking recovery: electrical zaps tested for achilles injuries
NCT ID NCT04727047
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using mild electrical pulses (NMES) on the leg muscles could help people recover better after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. The goal was to reduce muscle wasting and improve tendon healing. Only 8 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers yet.
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Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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