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New treatment option for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Official title Implementation of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06953375
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Patients experience dramatic quadriceps strength loss after total knee replacement, which contributes to persistent weakness and reduced long-term function after surgery. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) reduces quadriceps weakness and improves patient function after knee replacement, but it is drastically underused in rehabilitation practice.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Site
- UCHealth or Intermountain Health outpatient physical therapy clinic Patient
- Underwent primary unilateral TKA
- Attended outpatient rehabilitation at a participating clinic within 5 days after TKA
- Attended at least 3 total outpatient physical therapy visits in total
You likely can't join if
- Patient Exclusion Criteria:
- NMES Contraindications [Patients with implanted cardiovascular cardiovertedefibrillator (ICD), active cancer, post-operative diagnosed deep vein...
- Previous lower extremity arthroplasty less than 12 weeks prior to scheduled TKA surgical date
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Murray, Utah, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States; Murray, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.