Status:

RECRUITING

Is Low-load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction Feasible During Rehabilitation of Military Personnel With Lower Limb Injuries? Phase One RCT.

Lead Sponsor:

Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, UK

Collaborating Sponsors:

Northumbria University

Conditions:

Pain

Persistent Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Pain can be one of the primary limiting factors to progress following musculoskeletal injury and may be caused by trauma or degenerative changes. There are few exercise rehabilitation interventions ab...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Serving UK military personnel,
  • Aged 18-55,
  • Has unilateral lower limb injury whereby pain is the primary limiting factor hindering progression, as diagnosed by relevant consultant and team,
  • Reduced occupational employability and function,
  • Scheduled to attend DMRC Stanford Hall for 3 week residential rehabilitation course.

Exclusion Criteria:

MSK-Specific Exclusion Criteria

  • Any medical contraindication related to BFR*

  • Non-musculoskeletal or serious pathological condition (i.e. Inflammatory arthropathy, infection or tumour)

  • Spinal or referred pain from non-local pain source

  • Any pre-diagnosed physical impairment or co-morbidities (including cardio-vascular disease) precluding the safe participation in the rehabilitation programme and/or assessment procedures

  • Corticosteroid or analgesic injection intervention to the affected area within the previous 7 days

  • Currently pregnant, or have not yet completed a return to work assessment following the birth of your child.

    *Medical-Related Exclusion Criteria

  • History of cardiovascular disease (hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, thrombosis/embolism, ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction),

  • History of the following musculoskeletal disorders: rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis, severe osteoarthritis

  • History of the following neurological disorders: Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, severe traumatic brain injury,

  • Varicose veins in the lower limb,

  • Acute viral or bacterial upper or lower respiratory infection at screening,

  • Known or suspected lower limb chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) (tourniquet raises intra-compartmental muscle pressure),

  • Surgical insertion of metal components at the position of cuff inflation,

  • History of any of the following conditions or disorders not previously listed: diabetes, active cancer,

  • History of elevated risk of unexplained fainting or dizzy spells during physical activity and/or exercise that causes loss of balance,

  • Increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke, exercise induced rhabdomyolysis,

  • Currently pregnant.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 28 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06621914

Start Date

October 28 2024

End Date

June 30 2026

Last Update

April 23 2025

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Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall

Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE12 5QW