Blood Flow Restriction Exercise for Achilles Tendon Rupture

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise (BFRE) as an adjunct to usual care in patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive BFRE either in the early phase (1-12 weeks) or later phase (13-24 weeks) after their injury, alongside standard treatment. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of BFRE compared to usual care alone and to identify the optimal timing for initiating BFRE. Outcome measures will include functional tests and self-reported symptoms assessed at 13 and 25 weeks post-allocation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* aged 18 years or older
* have started initial treatment within 72 hours of Achilles tendon rupture
* understand written and spoken Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

* bilateral Achilles tendon rupture
* previous Achilles tendon rupture in either leg
* decreased lower extremity function, caused by conditions other than Achilles tendon rupture
* treated with fluoroquinolones within the last six months
* treated with corticosteroid injection(s) in the area near the Achilles tendon within the last six months.
* diabetes
* previous diagnosed thrombosis
* Known atherosclerosis in the peripheral arteries of the lower limb
* other reasons for exclusion (cognitive deficits, inability to provide informed consent, requiring cast-treatment due to low compliance regarding gradual wedge removal, etc.)

Where it's running

• Aarhus University Hospital
  Aarhus N, Denmark, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Andreas Bentzen, MHSc — University of Aarhus
• Study coordinator: Andreas Bentzen, MHSc
• Email: andreas.bentzen@clin.au.dk
• Phone: 4553109112

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.