Using Blood Flow Restriction in Hip Fracture Rehab
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special blood pressure cuff during rehab exercises can help older adults recover faster after a hip fracture.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are in a hospital rehabilitation program for a hip fracture that lasts at least two weeks.
- You do not have sickle cell anemia.
- You do not have any stents or blood vessel changes where the blood pressure cuff would be placed.
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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