Shock therapy for ankles? electrical stimulation tested for tendon recovery
NCT ID NCT04727047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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