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The effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation in the recovery of patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

The effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation in the recovery of patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized, controlled, single-center clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400079530
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-01-05
Start date
2024-01-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

anterior cruciate ligament injury

Interventions

Experimental group:Based on routine rehabilitation, transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation was added, with quadriceps strength training, once a day, 5 times a week, last 4 weeks.
Sham stimulation group:Based on routine rehabilitation, sham transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation was added, with quadriceps strength training, once a day, 5 times a week, last 4 weeks.

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (Southwest Hospital)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? 1 week after the first unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; (? There is no limitation on the type of reconstruction graft, with or without meniscus injury or surgery; ? Between the ages of 18 and 45; gender is not limited. ? No brain, heart, lung, or other diseases affecting activity level; ? Volunteer to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Other serious injuries of the lower extremity, such as fracture of the collateral ligament of the knee joint, fracture, tear of the Achilles tendon, etc.; ? Patients with a history of anterior cruciate ligament or posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; ? Patients combined with serious diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, liver and kidney, hematopoietic, nervous system and lumbar spine; ? Patients who contraindicate electrical stimulation, such as pacemakers, pregnancy, epilepsy, etc.; (5) Patients and their families had poor compliance and refused to complete treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score;RMT;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
ROM;VISA;ACL-QoL;Tegner;Lysholm Score;Surface EMG;TSK;VAS;Balance and proprioception;gait;One leg jump test;muscle strength;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJingming Hou

The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (Southwest Hospital)

hjmkfk@163.com+86 177 2356 2203

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 27, 2026