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Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Led by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Updated on 2025-05-06
19
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
524 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Confirmed Achilles tendon rupture by MRI or Thompson Test
- Adult participant
- Scheduled for Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair surgery
- Plan to receive physical therapy at the Methodist location
You will not qualify if you...
- Obesity with body mass index over 35
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular, kidney, liver, or lung disease
- Active infections
- Current cancer or cancer treated within past 2 years, or blood clotting disorder
- Unable to participate physically in the intervention
- Unable to complete at least 85% of assigned rehabilitation sessions
- Under 18 years of age
- Pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Research Team
H
Haley Goble
CONTACT
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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