Contralateral Strength-training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
NCT ID: NCT01901965
Last Updated: 2023-12-19
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2013-05-31
2016-11-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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NMES
neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) of the quadriceps muscle with Kneehab
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
eccentric training
unilateral eccentric resistance exercises
eccentric training
sham NMES
neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the quadriceps muscle with intensity which causes no visible contraction or displacement of the leg (activation below motor threshold)
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Interventions
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
eccentric training
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* previous lower extremity open surgery on the contralateral lower limb
* cardiac disease
* pregnancy
18 Years
50 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Schulthess Klinik
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Nicola A Maffiuletti, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Schulthess Klinik
Locations
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Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Schulthess Klinik
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Countries
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References
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Feil S, Newell J, Minogue C, Paessler HH. The effectiveness of supplementing a standard rehabilitation program with superimposed neuromuscular electrical stimulation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective, randomized, single-blind study. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Jun;39(6):1238-47. doi: 10.1177/0363546510396180. Epub 2011 Feb 22.
Hortobagyi T, Scott K, Lambert J, Hamilton G, Tracy J. Cross-education of muscle strength is greater with stimulated than voluntary contractions. Motor Control. 1999 Apr;3(2):205-19. doi: 10.1123/mcj.3.2.205.
Other Identifiers
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Contralateral_01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id