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Comparison of Methods in Post Operative Knee Arthroscopy Rehabilitation
Led by University of Colorado, Denver · Updated on 2025-05-08
78
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy in post-operative rehabilitation following knee arthroscopy for primary ACL reconstruction. BFR has been shown to effect time to return to activity and strength postoperatively. This study aims to analyze the effects of BFR therapy in patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction surgery compared to controls. Participants will be randomized into either a treatment (BFR Cuff) or control (no BFR cuff) group. All participants will follow standard of care (SOC) physical therapy protocol for 12 weeks after surgery according to their treatment group. Strength and patient outcome measures will be recorded throughout the 2 year study period.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Methods in Post Operative Knee Arthroscopy Rehabilitation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing primary knee arthroscopy for ACL reconstruction without meniscus repair
- Completing initial 12 weeks of physical therapy at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver
- Patients with access to smartphone device
You will not qualify if you...
- Bilateral knee surgeries within 12 weeks of each other
- Patients who received meniscus repairs or chondral lesion repair/transplants
- Prior surgery on the same knee
- Contraindications for BFR therapy including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, hemorrhagic or thrombolytic stroke, clotting disorders, hemophilia or taking blood thinners
- Pregnant or up to 6 months post-partum
- Untreated hypertension or hypotension
- Rhabdomyolysis or recent traumatic injury
- Subjects developing contraindications during the study will be removed
- Subjects becoming pregnant during the intervention will be removed
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic
Centennial, Colorado, United States, 80111
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Research Team
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Lauren Heylmun, BS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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