Study of the Effectiveness of an Analgesic Electrostimulation Session (Invasive and Non-invasive) Applied on the Femoral Quadriceps Muscle in Patients Who Have Undergone an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgey: A Random Clinical Trial
Launched by UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA · Mar 27, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 12, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
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Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Subjects aged between 18 and 55 years old, regardless of gender.
- • Subjects who have undergone surgical ACL reconstruction within the past six weeks, with or without additional surgical procedures on one or both menisci due to their high concomitance, and with or without Lemaire reinforcement in the form of extra-articular lateral tenodesis.
- • Subjects experiencing pain in the operated knee.
- • Voluntary signing of the study's informed consent.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- * Contraindications for invasive therapies:
- • Subjects with chronic joint pathology.
- • Subjects with prostheses or osteosynthesis in the affected lower limb.
- • Subjects with heart disease.
- • Subjects with neoplasia.
- • Subjects with coagulopathies.
- • Subjects with epilepsy.
- • Subjects with pacemakers.
- • Pregnant patients.
- • Subjects with belonephobia (severe fear of needles).
- • Subjects with neuropathic pain.
- • Subjects with central nervous system disease.
- • Subjects with a history of neurological disorders.
- • Subjects with a history of lumbar hernia or protrusion due to a plausible afectation of the lumbar plexus.
- • Subjects with a history of spinal surgery.
- • Subjects presenting any bilateral symptoms.
- • Subjects with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m².
- • Subjects taking analgesic medication.
- • Subjects receiving any alternative treatment not proposed in this study, which could alter the results.
- • Subjects scoring above 37.5 points on the "Personal Psychological Apprehension Scale (EAPP) in Physiotherapy".
- * Contraindications for dynamometric measurement:
- • Subjects with acute quadriceps muscle injury.
- • Subjects with joint instability.
- • Subjects with acute joint inflammation.
- • Subjects who voluntarily withdraw from the study.
- • Subjects who are absent for any measurement session.
About Universidad De Murcia
The Universidad de Murcia, a leading academic institution in Spain, is dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation through its clinical trial initiatives. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered approaches, the university conducts rigorous clinical studies aimed at improving health outcomes and contributing to the scientific community. Its skilled team of researchers and healthcare professionals are committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring that each trial not only furthers medical knowledge but also prioritizes participant safety and well-being. Through its clinical trials, the Universidad de Murcia strives to translate research findings into practical applications that enhance healthcare practices and policies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Madrid, , Spain
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Luis Blanco-López, Physiotherapy
Principal Investigator
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported