ACL recovery with blood flow restriction therapy
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (gentle pressure applied to the upper leg during exercise) to standard treatment can help heal a completely torn ACL. If you have a full ACL tear and can speak Greek, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have a complete tear of your ACL, confirmed by an MRI scan.
- You can read and communicate well in Greek.
- You are willing to keep your leg in a brace or cast as the study requires.
- You do not have heart disease, diabetes, or a history of blood clots.
- You are not pregnant, and are not taking blood-thinning medications, hormones, or birth control pills.
- You have no open wounds or skin allergies that would interfere with the pressure cuff.
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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