Dynamic Muscular Electrical Stimulation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Military Academy Cadets

Launched by KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL · Mar 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating the effects of a new device called KneeStim, which is a wearable electrical stimulation knee sleeve, on the recovery of military academy cadets after they have surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The study aims to see how wearing this device for 12 weeks after surgery can improve walking, muscle mass, and overall recovery. Cadets aged 17 to 27 who are undergoing ACL reconstruction may be eligible to participate, provided they haven't had prior surgeries on the same knee and don’t have certain medical conditions that would prevent them from using the device.

Participants in the trial will wear the KneeStim during their rehabilitation sessions for five weeks and throughout their daily activities for an additional six weeks. They will also undergo various tests to measure their body composition, strength, and how well they are walking. The researchers will compare those using the standard rehabilitation with the KneeStim at different intensities to see which approach leads to better recovery outcomes. This trial is important because it could help improve recovery methods for young athletes recovering from ACL injuries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. United States Military Academy cadet between ages of 17-27 years
• • 2. undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Previous ligamentous surgery in ipsilateral knee
• • 2. Concomitant or prior high tibial osteotomy (HTO)
• • 3. Concomitant or prior cartilage restoration procedure
• • 4. Concomitant ligamentous reconstruction (lateral collateral ligament; posterior cruciate ligament; medial collateral ligament)
• • 5. Contraindications to using the KneeStim device
• • - Use of pacemaker, defibrillators, or other implanted electronic devices, as this may cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference, or death Unstable angina or decompensated heart failure Epilepsy or history of seizure disorder Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant (Self reported) Critical ischemia of lower limbs Moderate to severe dementia Altered sensation at the knee such that the user cannot feel a pinprick Undiagnosed pain syndromes
• • 6. Meniscus tear precluding weight bearing for 6 weeks.