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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
Summary
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, wherein the intervention group will undergo NMES five days a week beginning three weeks postoperative and lasting for ten weeks. Both the control and intervention groups will start standard physical therapy six weeks postoperative. Primary outcome measure will be the isometric strength of the gastrocnemius muscle. The secondary outcomes will comprise subjective clinical evaluations (using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale \[LEFS\]), functional assessments such as the sit-to-stand test, 2-minute walk test, stair climb test and objective clinical evaluation using contralateral comparison of calf circumference.
Official title: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-06-19
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
VPOD Wireless Tens Unit
The VPOD unit will deliver NMES to participants in the Intervention Group.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy as per standard of care.
Biodex
Used to assess strength, endurance, power, and range of motion.
Locations (1)
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States