Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture

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Conditions studied: Achilles Tendon Rupture

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06254794

Run by

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

People needed

19

Starts

2018-11-13

Expected to finish

2028-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Achilles Rupture confirmed by MRI or Thompson Test
• Adult
• Receiving Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair
• Proposed PT with Methodist Location

You may not qualify if…

• Obesity (BMI>35)
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease
• Active infections
• Cancer (current or treated within the past 2 years) or coagulation disorder
• Physically unable to participate in the intervention
• Unable to complete a minimum of 85% of the assigned rehabilitation sessions
• Less than 18 years of age
• Pregnant

Where it is running

• Houston Methodist Hospital — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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