Evaluating blood flow restriction after meniscus repair surgery
Outcomes of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Post-operative Rehabilitation After Meniscus Repair Surgery
This study is testing if using a special cuff to restrict blood flow during rehab helps people recover better after meniscus repair surgery compared to regular rehab.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04436523 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the outcomes of patients who have undergone arthroscopic meniscus repair by comparing two rehabilitation protocols. One group will follow a standard rehabilitation protocol with a non-occlusive blood pressure cuff, while the other group will engage in blood flow restriction training using a cuff that occludes blood flow. The study will be conducted as a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial at a single institution, with patients enrolled pre-operatively. The goal is to determine if blood flow restriction enhances recovery compared to standard rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals scheduled for arthroscopic meniscus repair surgery.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing additional ligament surgeries or those with diabetes, vascular disease, or infections in the affected limb may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery outcomes for patients undergoing meniscus repair.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with blood flow restriction training in rehabilitation, suggesting potential benefits in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who undergo surgery for arthroscopic meniscus repair Exclusion Criteria: * Participants undergoing surgery for concomitant ligamentous surgeries * Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, vascular disease, or infections of the involved extremity
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sachin Allahabadi, MD — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Sachin Allahabadi, MD
- Email: sachin.allahabadi@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415-514-6120
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.