Hockey slideboard training with blood flow restriction for ACL rehabilitation
Official title: Effect of the Hockey Slideboard Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in the Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgical Reconstruction (ACL-R)
Run by Spitalul Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc · NCT06955026 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if combining hockey slideboard training with blood flow restriction can help people recover better and safer after ACL surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Spitalul Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 10, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06955026 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who have undergone ACL reconstruction with specific autograft techniques.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not had ACL reconstruction or those with different surgical techniques 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 evaluates the effectiveness of combining hockey slideboard training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in the rehabilitation process following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgical reconstruction. The approach aims to enhance muscle hypertrophy and strength while minimizing the risk of re-injury during the early post-surgical phase. Participants will engage in specific exercises designed to improve muscle function safely, addressing the common challenges faced during ACL recovery. The study focuses on patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction using specific surgical techniques.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with BFR training in rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this combined approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * having undergone ACL-R following a unilateral rupture, with reconstructive surgical technique by bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft (BPTB) or semitendinosus-gracilis autograft (STG) * ACL-R including associated meniscal lesions treated with selective meniscectomy and/or non-complex meniscal suture Exclusion Criteria: * not having undergone ACL-R following a unilateral rupture, with reconstructive surgical technique by bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft (BPTB) or semitendinosus-gracilis autograft (STG)
Where it's running
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Spital Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc
Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania, Romania Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Claudia I Nedelcu, Master, BSc
- Email: iuliaclaudy@gmail.com
- Phone: 0040728258216
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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.