Comparison of Methods in Post Operative Knee Arthroscopy Rehabilitation

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy in post-operative rehabilitation following knee arthroscopy for primary ACL reconstruction. BFR has been shown to effect time to return to activity and strength postoperatively. This study aims to analyze the effects of BFR therapy in patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction surgery compared to controls. Participants will be randomized into either a treatment (BFR Cuff) or control (no BFR cuff) group. All participants will follow standard of care (SOC) physical therapy protocol for 12 weeks after surgery according to their treatment group. Strength and patient outcome measures will be recorded throughout the 2 year study period.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Patients undergoing primary knee arthroscopy for ACL reconstruction without meniscus repair

• Completing initial 12 weeks of physical therapy at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver

• Patients with access to smartphone device

Locations
United States
Colorado
UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic
RECRUITING
Centennial
Contact Information
Primary
Lauren Heylmun, BS
lauren.heylmun@cuanschutz.edu
720-516-9823
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-11-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-11-08
Participants
Target number of participants: 78
Treatments
No_intervention: Control
Participants undergo standard post-operative physical therapy as prescribed by their surgeon.
Active_comparator: BFR Cuff
Patients undergo standard post-operative physical therapy as prescribed by their surgeon with the addition of a Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) cuff that is used during their exercises.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Colorado, Denver

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