High intensity resistance training with and without blood flow restriction for ACL reconstruction
Official title: Effects of High Intensity Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction on Quadriceps Strength, Power and Agility in ACL Reconstruction Among Volley Ball Players
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06131047 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether high-intensity resistance training with or without blood flow restriction can improve strength, power, and agility in volleyball players recovering from ACL surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06131047 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are male volleyball players aged 18 to 25 years with a Grade III ACL tear who are in the return to function phase of rehabilitation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are in the acute or subacute phase post-ACL reconstruction or have other knee or foot biomechanical issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of high-intensity resistance training on quadriceps strength, power, and agility in volleyball players who have undergone ACL reconstruction. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one performing traditional resistance training without blood flow restriction and the other with blood flow restriction. The study employs a single-blinded design and utilizes various outcome measures, including strength tests and agility assessments. Data analysis will be conducted using SPSS to determine the statistical significance of the results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation protocols for athletes recovering from ACL reconstruction, leading to improved strength and agility.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on resistance training and blood flow restriction, this specific approach in the context of ACL reconstruction among volleyball players is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male players with age group 18 to 25 years,Return to function phase of rehabilitation,Players with Grade III ACL Tear ,Athletes who have been playing for at least 2 years Exclusion Criteria: * Players after ACL Reconstruction in acute or subacute phase,Players with other biomechanical issues of knee or feet,Players with any hematological disorders or hypertension
Where it's running
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Ghurki Trust & Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Nouman Tabassum, DPT — Ghurki Trust & Teaching Hospital,Lahore
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT
- Email: atif.javed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +92-3317491071
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.