Clinical trials
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting blood flow restriction therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 36 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07782723Recruiting
Shock wave and blood-flow therapy for tennis elbow
This study tests two treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): shock wave therapy, which uses sound waves to help healing, and blood flow restriction therapy, which uses a cuff to increase blood flow during exercise. It aims to see if combining them works better than either alone, which might help reduce pain and improve your arm's function.
AnkaraAges 18–60 - NCT04554212Recruiting
Blood flow restriction therapy after kneecap instability
This trial tests whether a special exercise method called blood flow restriction training can help people recover faster and get back to running and pivoting activities after a kneecap (patella) that slips out of place. It may help strengthen the knee while you go through physical therapy.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 14–40 - NCT07733518Recruiting
Exercise comparison for knee osteoarthritis
This trial compares two types of exercise—eccentric training and low-load blood flow restriction training—to see which is better for reducing pain and improving function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–70 - NCT04104126Recruiting
Blood flow restriction therapy for an Achilles injury
This trial looks at whether “blood flow restriction” during exercise can improve healing for people with an Achilles injury. You may be asked to also do standard physical therapy, but the study focuses on the added blood-flow-restriction approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07043127Recruiting
Strength training after hip replacement with blood flow restriction
This trial tests a new kind of physical therapy after hip replacement. It combines strength exercises with a special technique called blood flow restriction to see if it helps you recover muscle strength faster.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07131787Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training after Achilles tendon repair
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction training to standard rehab helps your Achilles tendon and calf muscle heal better after surgery. You would do exercises with a special cuff that gently limits blood flow to your leg.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07128862Recruiting
Strength training with or without blood flow restriction in athletes
This trial compares heavy weightlifting with and without blood flow restriction (using special bands) to see which works better for building strength in active athletes. If you are a sprinter or football player, you may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT06739148Recruiting
Laser therapy for muscle training in healthy adults
This study tests if adding low-level laser therapy to muscle training with electrical stimulation and blood flow restriction can make your workouts more effective. It is for healthy adults aged 20-40.
TainanAges 20–40 - NCT07470190Recruiting
Shoulder tendonitis treatments: ultrasound and movement study
This trial compares different physical therapy combinations for people with shoulder tendonitis (supraspinatus tendinitis). It uses ultrasound and motion tests to see how well the treatments work.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06963671Enrolling by invitation
Blood flow restriction therapy for ulnar-sided wrist pain
This study tests using a blood pressure cuff during hand therapy to see if it helps reduce ulnar-sided wrist pain and improve hand function.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06636045Enrolling by invitation
Blood flow restriction after ACL surgery with quad graft
This study tests whether using a special blood flow restriction cuff after ACL surgery helps you recover faster and stronger. It is for people having ACL reconstruction using their own quadriceps tendon for the first time.
Kansas City, KansasAges 14–40 - NCT07601906Recruiting
Blood Flow Exercise Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery
This study tests whether special exercises that temporarily reduce blood flow to your leg can help you recover better after knee replacement surgery. It focuses on reducing pain and improving your ability to bend and straighten your knee.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–65 - NCT07451210Recruiting
Blood flow restriction therapy after ankle ligament surgery
This study tests whether a special blood flow restriction device used during physical therapy helps people recover better after ankle ligament repair. You would do physical therapy as usual, but with a cuff on your upper leg that gently limits blood flow during exercises, which may help strengthen muscles more quickly.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT03096366Recruiting
Blood flow restriction rehab after ACL knee surgery
This trial studies whether a special exercise method that limits blood flow to the thigh (called blood flow restriction training) can improve quadriceps strength and function during recovery after arthroscopic ACL surgery. If you qualify, you would join a structured physical therapy program and follow the study’s rehab plan.
Houston, TexasAges 14–55 - NCT07402408Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests whether using a special band to limit blood flow during exercise can help reduce pain and improve movement in people with mild knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have knee pain and stiffness but no other serious health conditions.
Islamabad, FederalAges 40–60 - NCT04113759Recruiting
Blood-flow restriction therapy after hip arthroscopy
This study looks at whether limiting blood flow to the thigh after hip arthroscopy (a hip surgery to repair damage) can improve recovery. You may be able to join if you’re a young adult scheduled for first-time hip arthroscopy for certain hip problems.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT04149977Recruiting
Blood flow restriction therapy for knee tendon injuries
This study tests whether blood flow restriction therapy can help healing and recovery after certain knee extensor injuries (like patella or quadriceps tendon rupture). You must be able to take part in the usual physical therapy plan, too.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05433103Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for veterans with multiple sclerosis
This trial tests whether a special exercise method that briefly limits blood flow to the legs can improve strength and walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). If you have walking limitations, it may help you build fitness with less heavy resistance training—but you must be able to safely use a pressure cuff during testing.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT05754632Recruiting
Blood flow restriction exercises after ACL surgery in teens
This trial tests whether a special type of exercise that uses a cuff (blood flow restriction training, or BFRT) can help teens recover after ACL reconstruction. It’s designed to see if adding BFRT to standard rehab improves strength and return to sport.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT06490692Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for tennis elbow
This trial tests if adding blood flow restriction training to physical therapy can improve grip strength and wrist movement for people with recent tennis elbow. It aims to find a better way to recover from this condition.
BeirutAges 18–28 - NCT06496035Recruiting
Blood flow training for leg fracture recovery
This study tests whether a special exercise method called blood flow restriction training helps people heal faster after a broken shinbone (tibia). It might improve strength and recovery during physical therapy.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–100 - NCT06502587Recruiting
Blood flow restriction with low-intensity exercises for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests if using a special cuff to slightly reduce blood flow while doing gentle exercises can help reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may offer a way to get stronger without heavy weights.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–65 - NCT07043569Recruiting
Strength training with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery
This trial tests a special type of strength training that uses a blood pressure cuff to limit blood flow during exercises. It aims to help people recover muscle strength and improve knee function after ACL surgery.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07172568Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for tennis elbow
This study tests whether a special type of strength training that temporarily limits blood flow to the arm can help treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It may be an option for people who have tried physical therapy without success.
Munich, BavariaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for blood flow restriction therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 36 recruiting blood flow restriction therapy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a blood flow restriction therapy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a blood flow restriction therapy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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