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Blood flow restriction augmented physical therapy for Ruptured Achilles Tendon

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Led By Erickson Andrews, MD

Research Sponsored by Henry Ford Health System

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up measured at initial visit, six-week, three-month and six-month postoperative visits

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Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of blood flow restriction therapy on patients with Achilles tendon rupture. The goal is to see if this therapy can help reduce muscle atrophy and improve patient outcomes.

Eligible Conditions

Ruptured Achilles Tendon
Achilles Tendon Repair

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ measured at initial visit, six-week, three-month and six-month postoperative visits

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~measured at initial visit, six-week, three-month and six-month postoperative visits

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measured at initial visit, six-week, three-month and six-month postoperative visits for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in plantarflexion strength from baseline

Secondary outcome measures

Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score

Change in calf circumference

Change in range of motion

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Blood flow restriction augmented physical therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The group will undergo traditional physical therapy with the augment of blood flow restriction therapy under the supervision of trained physical therapists.

Group II: Traditional physical therapyActive Control1 Intervention

The group will undergo traditional physical therapy without the augment of blood flow restriction therapy under the supervision of trained physical therapists.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Henry Ford Health SystemLead Sponsor

300 Previous Clinical Trials

2,099,999 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Ruptured Achilles Tendon

18 Patients Enrolled for Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Erickson Andrews, MDPrincipal Investigator - Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there still enrollments available in this clinical trial?

"Indeed, the information found on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial is actively seeking enrolment. The study was initially posted to the website on September 1st 2020 and has been updated as recently as February 18th 2021. 34 individuals are necessary for completion at one site."

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How many individuals have enrolled in this clinical experiment thus far?

"Right. According to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is still recruiting patients; it was first shared on September 1st 2020 and recently updated (February 18th 2021). 34 volunteers are being sought from one site."

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What qualifications must a patient satisfy to be eligible for this medical experiment?

"This research project is seeking 34 individuals aged 18-65 who have experienced a ruptured achilles tendon. Notably, the suitable candidate must meet two requirements: they should be patient with an injury to their achilles tendon (regardless of treatment), and they must fall within the specified age range."

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