Study details
Enrolling now
Quadriceps Strengthening for ACL Reconstruction
Stanford University
NCT IDNCT07015541ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
40
Study length
about 2.2 years
Ages
13–17
Locations
1 site in CA
What this study is about
Researchers are testing whether strengthening the quadriceps muscles helps improve knee function and biomechanics in teenagers who have had an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed. The trial will compare quadriceps focused interventions with standard physical therapy.
Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.
What you may be asked to do
- 1.NMES and BFR
- 2.Participate in Standard physical therapy
Participation Burden
What's physically and logistically required of participants.
Logistics & Travel
In-person visits
Requires travel to a study site
Physical Intervention
Standard
How treatment is administered
Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded
You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.