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Clinical Randomized Trial of Rehabilitation Using Strength and Blood Flow Restriction Training After Elective Hip Replacement
Led by University Hospital, Bonn · Updated on 2025-12-08
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating whether sports science-controlled strength and blood flow restriction (BFR) training has similar effects on muscular fitness and recovery during outpatient rehabilitation after elective hip replacement surgery. The study compares these methods as part of medical training therapy within a guideline-based rehabilitation process at the Bonn Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one group receives strength training combined with BFR using specific occlusion pressures based on their initial strength measurements, while the control group receives a sham-BFR intervention with a low occlusion pressure. Both groups undergo approximately 25-minute training sessions five times a week during outpatient rehabilitation lasting three weeks. During the study, participants' muscle strength and subjective pain levels will be measured before and after the three-week rehabilitation period. Researchers will assess the effects of the different training interventions on these outcomes. The trial includes double-masked procedures and randomization, with participant involvement focused on outpatient exercise therapy sessions and strength assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact of Rehabilitation Therapy Using Strength and Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscular Fitness and Regeneration After Elective Hip Replacement
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ability for rehabilitation
- Total hip arthroplasty surgery during the last 4 weeks
- Age 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Sickle cell anemia
- Iatrogenic changes in the vessels of the lower extremity (e.g., stents)
- Open wounds or infections of the lower extremity
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 weeks
Participants undergo rehabilitation training with either blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention or sham-BFR as part of their rehabilitation therapy after elective hip replacement.
Approximately 5 sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Bonn
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 53127
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Research Team
A
Alexander Franz, Dr. med., B.Sc.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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