Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 45

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorSpitalul Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 10, 2025
Main results expectedApril 10, 2026
Study endsApril 15, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 2, 2025
Trial IDNCT06955026 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

  • Spital Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc
    Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania, Romania
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.