Hockey slideboard training with blood flow restriction for ACL rehabilitation

Effect of the Hockey Slideboard Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in the Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgical Reconstruction (ACL-R)

Not applicable Interventional Spitalul Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc · NCT06955026

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

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorSpitalul Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc Academic / other
Locations1 site (Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania)
Trial IDNCT06955026 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have undergone ACL reconstruction with specific autograft techniques.

Not a fit: Patients who have not had ACL reconstruction or those with different surgical techniques may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with BFR training in rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this combined approach.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Anterior Cruciate Ligament RuptureRehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction
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