Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction in Postoperative Rehabilitation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. A Pilot Study.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Valencia

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of adding Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy to a standardized rehabilitation protocol in patients undergoing postoperative rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgery.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does combining BFR therapy with a standardized rehabilitation protocol improve functional recovery compared to rehabilitation alone?

Does the addition of BFR therapy enhance muscle strength and reduce recovery time in patients after ACL repair surgery?

Participants will undergo their assigned rehabilitation protocol and will be assessed prior to and after the intervention to determine if the addition of BFR therapy to the standard rehabilitation programme significantly improves functional recovery, muscle strength, and overall rehabilitation outcomes following ACL repair surgery.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients aged between 18 and 45 years.

Patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery

Disqualifiers

Cardiovascular comorbidities

Severe metabolic disorders or postoperative complications

Previous joint disorders requiring surgery on the affected leg

Pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Standard Rehabilitation

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators