Could a simple electrical boost improve posture after knee surgery?
NCT ID NCT07741162
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding electrical stimulation to the lower back muscles, alongside standard rehabilitation, can improve spine and pelvis alignment after total knee replacement surgery. People aged 40-80 with knee osteoarthritis and measurable spinal misalignment will be randomly assigned to receive either standard rehab with quadriceps stimulation plus paraspinal stimulation, or standard rehab with quadriceps stimulation alone. The study will measure changes in spinal alignment on X-rays, as well as pain, function, and quality of life, over a 6-month period.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Paraspinal neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) added to standard postoperative rehabilitation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach after knee replacement, potentially improving posture, alignment, and overall function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the added benefit of paraspinal stimulation over standard rehab alone is uncertain. Results may not apply to all patients, and electrical stimulation may cause discomfort or skin irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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