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BFR Training for ACL Injury
Study Summary
This trial will help to answer if BFR-based exercise is an effective addition to traditional rehabilitation methods for adolescents who have had ACL reconstruction surgery.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You have any other health condition or physical abnormality that could impact the strength of your knee, unrelated to the knee injury itself.You don't have any medical reasons that would make it unsafe for you to undergo Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, as explained in the Owens Recovery Science 2018 Personal Blood Flow Restriction manual.You have injured your knee and also have another injury in your lower leg, like your ankle, that needs treatment.You have already had surgery to repair a torn ACL in your knee.
- Group 1: Non-BFR exercise group
- Group 2: BFR Exercise Group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Could I potentially partake in this medical research endeavor?
"This medical research seeks 49 participants with acl tears between tween and adolescent ages. The following stipulations must be met for eligibility: Orthopaedic surgical procedure(s) completed by an Elite Sports Medicine doctor, Adolescents aged 12 to 18 at the time of surgery, Post-primary ACL reconstruction, Completion of postoperative rehab according to standard protocols, No impediments preventing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), as outlined in Owens Recovery Science 2018's BFR manual."
What is the purpose of this clinical research endeavor?
"The primary assessment of this clinical trial over a three-phase period (pre-operative, 3 months post-op, and 6 to 9 months post-op) is the Isometric Hamstring Strength Limb Symmetry Index. Secondary outcomes include the ACL Return to Sport after Injury score (ACL RSI; 0 - 100; higher scores representing greater preparedness for sports), Knee Outcomes and Osteoarthritis Scale percentage score (KOOS: 0 - 100 with 0 indicating severe issues and 100 denoting no difficulties), as well as Marx Activity Rating Scale which gauges running, cutting, deceleration, and"
Does this research have an age restriction, and if so, what is it?
"The parameters of this medical research project necessitate that participants are aged between 12 and 18. Additionally, there are 47 clinical trials for minors and 27 experiments catering to those over 65 years old."
Are there still opportunities available to participate in this research endeavor?
"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is no longer accepting participants at present. It was initially posted on January 15th 2020 and underwent its last edit in March 30 2022. While currently inactive, there are 105 other trials actively recruiting patients right now."
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