Blood flow restriction therapy for leg fracture recovery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special cuff to reduce blood flow during exercises helps rebuild muscle size and strength after a tibia (shinbone) fracture. It may help you recover faster while your leg is healing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 60 years old.
- You have a single fracture in your lower leg (tibia) that requires 6 weeks of not putting weight on it.
- You are able to follow instructions for keeping weight off your leg for at least 6 weeks.
- You can speak and understand English.
- You do not have any other major injuries to the same leg, both legs, or related blood vessel or nerve damage.
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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