Blood flow restriction therapy for knee tendon injuries
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to under 65 years old
- You have a diagnosed knee “extensor” injury: quadriceps tendon rupture, patella tendon rupture, or a patella fracture
- You plan to take part in the standard physical therapy (along with the study treatment)
- You have no major circulation problems in the injured leg and no severe uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You do not have conditions like sickle cell anemia or a history of blood clots in the legs/lungs (venous thromboembolism)
- You are not dealing with other leg injuries that would prevent timely participation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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