NCT06913543

Effect of Open Kinetic CKE Exercises With NES in Patients With Post-ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Effect of Open Kinetic Chain Knee Extension Exercises With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Post-ACL Reconstruction Surgery

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 58 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

"Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure for restoring knee stability in patients following ACL injuries. Despite surgical success, postoperative rehabilitation remains crucial for improving functional outcomes, addressing quadriceps strength deficits, and reducing recovery time.

Detailed description

This study investigates the combined impact of open kinetic chain (OKC) knee extension exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the functional recovery of post-ACL reconstruction patients. This randomized clinical trial involves 58 patients, divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving OKC knee extension exercises combined with NMES and a control group receiving OKC exercises alone. Functional outcomes, range of motion (ROM), and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are assessed using validated tools.

Conditions

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Group 1 (Experimental Group - OKC + NMES)	OKC Knee Extension Exercises: Seated Knee Extensions: Resistance bands or machine, 10-15 reps, 2-3 sets. Straight Leg Raises: With or without ankle weights, 12-15 reps, 2-3 sets. Quadriceps Isometric Holds: Held for 5-10 seconds, 10 reps, 2-3 sets. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES): Electrode Placement: Over the motor points of the quadriceps. Frequency: 35-50 Hz. Pulse Duration: 200 microseconds. Intensity: Adjusted for strong yet tolerable contractions. On-Off Cycle: 10 seconds on, 20 seconds off.
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Group 2 (Control Group - OKC Only	Open Kinetic Chain Knee Extension Exercises without NMES. Method \& Details: The same OKC exercises as the experimental group but without NMES. All exercises are supervised by trained physiotherapists.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-20
• Primary completion: 2025-06-20
• Completion: 2026-02-20
• First posted: 2025-04-06
• Last updated: 2025-04-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan