Effects of tDCS on Motor Cortex During ACL Recovery
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age16-40
SponsorFundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
About this trial
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a prevalent injury, particularly among young and physically active individuals. The efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and exercise-based rehabilitation on neuromuscular control in post-ACL reconstruction patients is evaluated, and these techniques are combined.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis complete ACL tear through clinical evaluation and MRI imaging.
Patients who have received surgical intervention.
Aged between 16 and 40 years.
Tegner activity level of 4 or higher.
Disqualifiers
Rupture, such as tendons, cartilage, bones, or ligaments.
Absence of any pre-existing or current lower limb pathologies, such as open surgeries, knee arthroscopies, or femur/tibia fractures.
Neuromuscular or metabolic diseases.
Concussion within the past six months are not eligible.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- NIBS
- Rehabilitation
- Sham Comparator
Treatment groups
54 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov