Improving quadriceps function after knee surgery with blood flow restriction training

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 physical therapy with blood flow restriction (BFR) training compared to physical therapy alone in patients recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The focus is on patients who are required to limit weight bearing after surgery. The study aims to assess patient-reported outcomes and functional testing to determine if BFR training can help mitigate quadriceps muscle atrophy and improve recovery outcomes. The hypothesis is that the addition of BFR training will enhance muscle strength and function during rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with concomitant meniscus or cartilage restoration procedures
* Adherence to modified weight bearing status before initiation of PT
* Expected participation in recreational or competitive sports after release to full activities

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to attend (or participate in) physical therapy
* Pregnancy
* Malignancy
* Fracture
* Peripheral vascular disease
* History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Where it's running

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Walter R Lowe, MD — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
• Study coordinator: Walter R Lowe, MD
• Email: walter.r.lowe@uth.tmc.edu
• Phone: 713-486-6844

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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.