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Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Needle Stimulation of Myofascial Trigger Points Combined with Isokinetic Muscle Strength Training in Patients after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

A randomized controlled trial of ultrasound-guided needling of myofascial trigger points combined with isokinetic muscle strength training versus conventional rehabilitation training in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026000995
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-16
Start date
2026-05-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-28

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

control group:The control group received isokinetic muscle strength training combined with ultrasound-guided sham acupuncture treatment.
observation group:The observation group received isokinetic muscle strength training combined with ultrasound-guided acupuncture at MTrPs for treatment.

Sponsors

Xuzhou Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 46 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) First occurrence of the disease, after unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery; 2) Age range 18-46 years old; 3) Within the past 2 weeks, no relevant treatment has been received; 4) Good compliance, voluntarily participated in this study and signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with severe infection of the postoperative wound; 2) Patients with meniscus injury or posterior cruciate ligament tear; 3) Patients with coagulation dysfunction or at risk of bleeding; 4) Patients who cannot cooperate with rehabilitation treatment due to personal reasons.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
visual analogue scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Knee joint range of motion;Lysholm Knee Joint Scoring System;isokinetic muscle strength;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJihong Han

Xuzhou Central Hospital

18361216710@163.com18361216710

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026