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)
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Spitalul Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06955026 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
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 this trial is running
Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania
- Spital Municipal Odorheiu Secuiesc — Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania, Romania (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Claudia I Nedelcu, Master, BSc
- Email: iuliaclaudy@gmail.com
- Phone: 0040728258216
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.