Blood flow restriction exercises for kneecap instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special band to partially restrict blood flow during knee exercises can improve kneecap instability and reduce pain. The goal is to see if this technique works better than standard exercises for people with long-lasting front knee pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You have pain in the front of your knee for at least 3 months
- You have been diagnosed with mild instability of the kneecap on one side only
- You have not had a kneecap dislocation (it never completely popped out of joint)
- You do not have any of these: smoking, a history of blood clots, heart disease, high blood pressure, or other conditions that make blood flow restriction unsafe
- You have not had any leg surgery in the last year and your body mass index (BMI) is below 30
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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