Blood Flow Restriction Following ACLR w/Quad Autograft

Part of paid clinical trials in Kansas City, Kansas.

Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study ID
NCT06636045
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
  • Autografts
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
  • Quadriceps Muscle Strength
  • Rehabilitation Outcome

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
14 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Not applicable- observational study — OTHER
    No intervention. Observational study.

Study Details

This project is intended to acquire objective measurements of implementing BFR rehabilitation in ACL reconstructions to show any changes upon completion of the BFR protocol. The results in this study will hopefully represent valuable data in the support of using autografts for ACL reconstructions in high level athletes wanting a full recovery and return to high level of sport. It has been speculated that use of autografts in ACL reconstructions leads to more quad weakness and muscle atrophy due to tendon harvesting. (Slone et al., 2015) More recently, BFR has shown promise in expediting the recovery and rehabilitation process post-surgically. By implementing BFR following ACL reconstructions with autografts, we hope to mitigate the major deterrent for autograft use and giving patients a more cost-effective approach to surgery. (Hughes et al., 2019)

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 5, 2024
Status verified
Aug 2024
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2026
Completion
Jun 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: BFR Group
    Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) will be administered in conjunction with regular physical therapy exercises. BFR training will begin as early as 2 weeks post-op. For 2-3 times/week, as indicated by the patient's physical therapist. This is part of standard practice. Each session will consist of 4 sets (30, 15, 15, and 15 reps) at 80% limb occlusion pressure.
  • Arm: Control Group
    This group will perform physical therapy without the use of BFR

Primary Outcome Measure

Quad muscle Strength [ Time Frame: At 6 week post surgical timepoints ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Kansas medical CenterKansas CityKansas66160-

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