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The effect of low-intensity electrical stimulation therapy on knee extension muscle strength after total knee arthroplasty

Effect of Electrical Stimulation Therapy at Sensory Threshold on Knee Extensor Strength after Total Knee Arthroplasty

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-jRCT1032240755
Enrollment
24
Registered
2025-03-28
Start date
2025-03-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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

Conditions

After total knee joint replacement

Interventions

The usual treatment group will receive physiotherapy that is performed as part of routine medical care. Starting the day after surgery, this group consists of lower limb range of motion and muscle str

Sponsors

gou kamata
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. who undergo TKA for diagnosis of OA at Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital 2. age 55-85 years old 3. who were independent in activities of daily living prior to surgery 4. who are able to understand and cooperate with the purpose and methods of this study 5. who have been given an explanation of this study in writing and have given their consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those with a history of musculoskeletal disease other than the operated side, which significantly limits their ADL 2. Those with musculoskeletal disorder on the opposite side of the operated side, which significantly reduces their walking ability 3. Those with neurological symptoms such as motor paralysis or ataxia due to central nervous system disease 4. Those with implanted electrodes such as pacemakers 5. Those with dementia or reduced comprehension, which makes it difficult to understand instructions or express basic intentions 6. Those with skin allergies 7. Those with pneumonia, fractures, or mobile deep vein thrombosis 8. Those suffering from mental illness 9. Those undergoing treatment for malignant tumors or complications associated with malignant tumors 10. Those with a BMI of 35 or higher 11. Those who the principal investigator or co-investigator deems inappropriate to participate in this study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Maximum knee extension muscle strength (kgf/kg),

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
10 m walk test, Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), 6-minute walk test, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Japanese knee osteoarthritis measure (JKOM),Number of dropouts in electrical stimulation

Contacts

Public Contactkamata gou

Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusou Hospital

g-kamata@nms.ac.jp+81-476991111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026