Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture
ConditionAchilles Tendon Rupture
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe Methodist Hospital Research Institute
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Achilles Rupture confirmed by MRI or Thompson Test
Adult
Receiving Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair
Proposed PT with Methodist Location
Disqualifiers
Obesity (BMI>35)
Diabetes
Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease
Active infections
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Blood flow restriction with Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System (PTS)
- Physical therapy
Treatment groups
19 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov