Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise Following a Knee Replacement

Lead Sponsor:

Michigan Technological University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Conditions:

Knee Injuries

Knee Osteoarthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will determine the safety and efficacy of using blood-flow restriction exercise enhancement (B-FREE) to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a total knee rep...

Detailed Description

This study aims to determine the safety and efficacy of using B-FREE to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a TKR. We hypothesize that B-FREE can provide a safe traini...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • 40-75 years of age
  • Have had a unilateral TKA \> 6 months prior to participation (Arm 1)
  • No previous history of knee injury/surgery (Arm 2)
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Are a smoker
  • Have diabetes
  • Have suffered a heart attack or stroke
  • Have any cardiopulmonary disorders (hypertension discussed below)
  • Have been diagnosed with any neurological disorders
  • Have any implanted devices such as but not limited to a pacemaker or pain pump
  • Uncontrolled (not medicated) Stage 1 hypertension or Stage 2 hypertension

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 25 2019

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    December 25 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    30 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04018638

    Start Date

    June 25 2019

    End Date

    December 25 2025

    Last Update

    December 11 2024

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    Michigan Technological University

    Houghton, Michigan, United States, 49931