RECRUITING

The Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Adolescents After ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Study Overview

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Description

While there are a number studies that have reported on the use of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in the adult population, there is limited information about the use of BFRT in the adolescent population. This study aims to evaluate the use of BFRT in conjunction with traditional anterior ligament reconstruction (ACLR) rehabilitation in adolescents. The purpose of this study is to compare the addition of a BFRT based exercise protocol to a standard ACL rehabilitation protocol in adolescents. Does the addition of BFRT-based exercise improve strength, hypertrophy, and patient reported outcomes after ACLR in the adolescent population?

Official Title

The Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Adolescents After ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-06-08
Study Completion:2027-05-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05754632

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:12 Years to 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Prior to surgery participated in \>50 hours/year of level I or II sports as defined by Noyes et al and planned to return to prior level.
  2. * Level II sports (1-3 days/week) Jumping, hard pivoting, cutting (basketball, volleyball,football, soccer, gymnastics, skiing. wrestling)
  3. * Completion of postoperative rehabilitation following standard protocols
  4. * Orthopedic surgical intervention and physical therapy completed at Connecticut Children's.
  1. * An additional lower extremity injury at time of knee injury or previous surgical intervention on the knee (ipsilateral and contralateral)
  2. * Multiple ligament ruptures or trauma
  3. * Weight bearing restrictions for greater than 4 weeks after surgery due to concomitant pathology such as meniscal root/radial repair, chondral pathology, or multi-ligament pathology
  4. * Follow-up surgical procedures including, but not limited to, post-operative arthrofibrosis Inability to attend regular physical therapy sessions (≥80% of patient treatment sessions and all assessment visits
  5. * Contraindications to performing BFRT including known history of central or peripheral neurologic impairments, cardiac or metabolic condition or history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Adam P Weaver, PT, DPT
CONTACT
8602840296
aweaver@connecticutchildrens.org
Arthur Fredericks, MSPT
CONTACT
8602840296
afredericks@connecticutchildrens.org

Principal Investigator

Adam Weaver, PT, DPT
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Physical Therapist

Study Locations (Sites)

Connecticut Children's Sports Physical Therapy
Farmington, Connecticut, 06032
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center

  • Adam Weaver, PT, DPT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Physical Therapist

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-06-08
Study Completion Date2027-05-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-06-08
Study Completion Date2027-05-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • physical therapy
  • rehabilitation

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
  • Knee Injuries
  • Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy