Status:
UNKNOWN
Light Load Blood Flow Restriction Training in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patient Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor:
University College London Hospitals
Collaborating Sponsors:
St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Conditions:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is examining the post-operative rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients within the National Health Service (NHS). It will compare the effectiveness of two...
Detailed Description
Light load BFR training is an effective rehabilitation tool for improving strength in individuals suffering clinical muscle weakness (Hughes et al. 2017). This is a single blinded, randomised controll...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Registered patient of University College London Hospitals
- Over 18 years of age
- Present with a unilateral ACL tear
- 5\. Scheduled for reconstructive surgery 6. Have the mental capacity to make informed decisions
Exclusion
- Multiple ligamentous ruptures or trauma
- Rheumatoid arthritis or significant comorbidities
- Presence or history of cardiovascular, pulmonary, respiratory of neurological disease
- Intraarticular injections into the knee in the preceding 6 months
- History of deep vein thrombosis or vascular pathology in any lower limb
- Current use of anticoagulant medications or other medications that may affect blood flow or fluid exchange
- Hypertension (\>140/80 mmHg)
- Inability to follow instructions for rehabilitation classes (e.g. advanced dementia)
- Scheduling for post-operative leg bracing
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03419169
Start Date
February 1 2016
End Date
February 1 2019
Last Update
February 9 2018
Active Locations (2)
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1
University College London Hospitals
London, United Kingdom, NW1 2BU
2
St. Mary's University
London, United Kingdom, TW14SX