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Brain-Computer Interface Visualization Training to Optimize Muscle Activation Following Orthopaedic Surgery
NCT07020312 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
After orthopedic surgeries like knee or hip replacement, some patients struggle to fully activate their muscles due to a condition called Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI). AMI can slow recovery and make physical therapy less effective. This clinical trial is testing whether a special type of brain training-called neurofeedback visualization training-can help improve muscle activation and speed up recovery. In this study, patients will receive standard physical therapy after surgery. Half of them will also use a device that helps them "visualize" exercises while wearing a cap that reads brain signals (EEG). The cap tracks brain activity when patients imagine doing specific movements. A computer then shows a virtual avatar performing the movements, giving feedback in real time-like a video game controlled by the brain. The study includes patients recovering from one of four surgeries: 1. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) 2. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) 3. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) 4. Hip arthroscopy (HA) for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) The goal is to see if this training improves muscle strength, movement, and daily function more than standard therapy alone. The study will take place at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and enroll 240 adults, with 60 patients per type of surgery. Each participant will be followed for up to 6 months after surgery and complete strength tests, movement assessments, and questionnaires about their recovery. The hope is that combining brain training with physical therapy will lead to faster, more complete recoveries and improve how patients move after surgery.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Visualization training with neurofeedback
- OTHER Standard post-surgical rehabilitation therapy
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 240 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-08 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07020312
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07020312 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 240 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Rush University Medical Center, which has 168 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Total Knee Arthroplasty appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Visualization training with neurofeedback is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07020312 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Illinois. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07020312 about?
NCT07020312 is a clinical study titled "Brain-Computer Interface Visualization Training to Optimize Muscle Activation Following Orthopaedic Surgery". After orthopedic surgeries like knee or hip replacement, some patients struggle to fully activate their muscles due to a condition called Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI). AMI can slow recovery and make physical therapy less effective. This clinical trial is testing whether a special type of brai...
What is the current status of trial NCT07020312?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 240 participants. The study started on 2025-08-14. Estimated completion is 2028-08.
What conditions does trial NCT07020312 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Total Knee Arthroplasty, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Hip Arthroscopy, Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07020312?
The interventions under investigation include: Visualization training with neurofeedback (OTHER), Standard post-surgical rehabilitation therapy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07020312?
This trial is sponsored by Rush University Medical Center, which has 168 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07020312 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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