Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?

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Conditions studied: Quadriceps Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) plus BFR training compared to PT alone (without BFR training) after ACL reconstruction in patients who require extended limited weight bearing through assessment of patient reported outcomes and functional testing. The hypothesis is that PT plus BFR training will mitigate the loss of quadriceps muscle cross-sectional area, strength, and function while also improving early clinical and functional results.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03096366

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

150

Starts

2017-11-21

Expected to finish

2022-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2022-05-04

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with concomitant meniscus or cartilage restoration procedures
• Adherence to modified weight bearing status before initiation of PT
• Expected participation in recreational or competitive sports after release to full activities

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to attend (or participate in) physical therapy
• Pregnancy
• Malignancy
• Fracture
• Peripheral vascular disease
• History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Where it is running

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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