Shock therapy for ankles? electrical stimulation tested for tendon recovery
NCT ID NCT04727047
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tested whether using mild electrical pulses (NMES) during rehab could help people regain strength and tendon health after an Achilles tendon rupture. Only 8 people who had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon took part. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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