Shock therapy for knees? device aims to rebuild muscle after ACL repair

NCT ID NCT07171346

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device, used alongside standard physical therapy, can help people regain muscle strength more quickly after ACL reconstruction surgery. Twenty-five participants aged 15 to 50 will use the Zynex NexWave device at home. The main goal is to see if the treated leg catches up to the healthy leg in size, strength, and function.

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Active substance: Zynex NexWave electrotherapy device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple way to speed up muscle recovery after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is used alongside standard rehab, so any added benefit may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Asthenia muscular atrophy

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ACL INJURY ACL RECONSTRUCTION ACL SURGERY ELECTROTHERAPY MUSCLE ATROPHY OR WEAKNESS

Shock therapy for knees? device aims to rebuild muscle after ACL repair

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