Shocking the femoral nerve: a new way to treat Jumper's knee?
NCT ID NCT07237867
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different types of electrical nerve stimulation affect leg strength in athletes with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Nineteen athletes will try three stimulation methods in separate sessions to see which one best improves quadriceps strength. The goal is to help doctors and trainers choose the right stimulation settings for recovery and performance.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 19 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 40 years. * Recreational or competitive athletes with clinically diagnosed patellar tendinopathy for at least 3 months. * Ultrasound-confirmed patellar tendinopathy, including hypoechoic areas, tendon thickening, or neovascularization consistent with clinical diagnosis. Presence of pain during tendon-loading activities (e.g., jumping, running, squatting). * Ability to perform maximal voluntary isometric contractions of the quadriceps. * Ability to comply with all study procedures and attend all experimental sessions. * Written informed consent obtained prior to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous knee surgery or traumatic knee injury within the past 12 months. * Complete or partial patellar tendon rupture. * Neurological disorders affecting lower limb strength or motor control. * Contraindications to electrical stimulation, including implanted electrical devices (e.g., pacemaker). * Current lower-limb radiculopathy or neuropathy. * Skin infections, open wounds, or dermatological conditions at the stimulation site. * Use of analgesics, anti-inflammatories, or corticosteroid injections within the past 48 hours. * Participation in another interventional study in the previous 30 days. * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
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Locations
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Blanquerna University
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, 08020, Spain
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